
MINI
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LF02 RSOMOT history
LF02 RSO is a green petrol MINI first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 190,682 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 190,682 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 22 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 RSO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 RSO was last recorded at 190,682 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,677 miles · 12 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 7,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,682 miles
- 2025 – 188,331 miles
- 2024 – 186,775 miles
- 2023 – 185,831 miles
- 2022 – 185,346 miles
- 2021 – 183,775 miles
- 2020 – 180,912 miles
- 2019 – 177,104 miles
- 2018 – 175,381 miles
- 2017 – 173,469 miles
- 2016 – 166,659 miles
- 2015 – 156,028 miles
- 2014 – 149,416 miles
- 2013 – 140,797 miles
- 2012 – 129,193 miles
- 2011 – 116,955 miles
- 2010 – 102,381 miles
- 2009 – 88,698 miles
- 2008 – 79,228 miles
- 2007 – 66,570 miles
- 2006 – 55,112 miles
- 2005 – 39,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Contact with the swivel knuckle (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip weld repair present (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough in operation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearing rough in operation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
36 tests since 9 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,682 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 190,682 miles
- Test number
- 352436879124
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Contact with the swivel knuckle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip weld repair present (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail190,677 miles (+2,346)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,677 miles
- Test number
- 834478561936
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & brake system warning lamp remains ON (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 65kgf (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Contact with the swivel knuckle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip weld repair present (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,331 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 188,331 miles
- Test number
- 793830000765
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail188,331 miles (+1,556)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,331 miles
- Test number
- 495612071867
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,775 miles (+944)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 186,775 miles
- Test number
- 703711673267
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,831 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 185,831 miles
- Test number
- 983305748672
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail185,830 miles (+484)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,830 miles
- Test number
- 288353474277
- DangerousOffside Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides - bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryREVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,346 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 185,346 miles
- Test number
- 255719863886
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack - in the nearside bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
Fail185,333 miles (+1,558)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,333 miles
- Test number
- 885406301801
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack - nearside bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - in the wheel housing areas (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass183,775 miles (+2,863)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 183,775 miles
- Test number
- 136628952374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass180,912 miles (+3,808)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2021
- Odometer
- 180,912 miles
- Test number
- 556634531806
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on nearside bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - tank area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass177,104 miles (+1,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 177,104 miles
- Test number
- 228626588032
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - tank area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front - next to the joint with flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever travel too long - still has reserve
Pass175,381 miles (+1,912)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 175,381 miles
- Test number
- 545105741356
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip lose (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Antiroll bar corroded
Pass173,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 173,469 miles
- Test number
- 737690750879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,469 miles (+6,810)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,469 miles
- Test number
- 512287233348
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass166,659 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 166,659 miles
- Test number
- 400963673141
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating
Fail166,656 miles (+10,628)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,656 miles
- Test number
- 472358614723
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating
Pass156,028 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 156,028 miles
- Test number
- 507906325168
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCentre brake lamp not working may be disconnected
- NoteLight corrosion to rear suspension conpoments
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating and split but not leaking
Fail156,027 miles (+6,611)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,027 miles
- Test number
- 306365225161
- FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteCentre brake lamp not working may be disconnected
- NoteLight corrosion to rear suspension conpoments
- NoteN/s front ABS wire inner bracket broken but wire not insucure
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating and split but not leaking
Pass149,416 miles (+154)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 149,416 miles
- Test number
- 557554704127
- NoteOffside front suspension top mount has slight movement but not excessive
- NoteRear seats folded down
Fail149,262 miles (+8,465)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,262 miles
- Test number
- 917610504162
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteOffside front suspension top mount has slight movement but not excessive
Fail140,797 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,797 miles
- Test number
- 228076413465
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass140,797 miles (+11,604)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 140,797 miles
- Test number
- 647156113183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,193 miles (+12,238)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 129,193 miles
- Test number
- 745445192052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,955 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,955 miles
- Test number
- 215082091022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edges
Fail116,955 miles (+14,574)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,955 miles
- Test number
- 336252991008
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edges
Pass102,381 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 102,381 miles
- Test number
- 180589990096
- NoteSlight play in nearside front top suspetion mount
Fail102,381 miles (+13,683)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,381 miles
- Test number
- 680709390044
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteSlight play in nearside front top suspetion mount
Pass88,698 miles (+9,470)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 88,698 miles
- Test number
- 234518279023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag light on
Fail79,228 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,228 miles
- Test number
- 152295008121
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag warning light on
Pass79,228 miles (+12,658)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 79,228 miles
- Test number
- 843225108140
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir bag warning light on
Pass66,570 miles (+366)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 66,570 miles
- Test number
- 680111687026
- NoteRear exhaust box starting to rust
Fail66,204 miles (+11,092)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,204 miles
- Test number
- 532364477005
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
- NoteREAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED
Pass55,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 55,112 miles
- Test number
- 104802776018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,112 miles (+16,104)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,112 miles
- Test number
- 624632476042
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass39,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2006
- Odometer
- 39,008 miles
- Test number
- 471341336039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 RSO
- Does LF02 RSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 RSO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 RSO?
- The MOT on LF02 RSO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF02 RSO done?
- LF02 RSO was recorded at 190,682 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,073 miles a year.
- Has LF02 RSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 RSO has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LF02 RSO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LF02 RSO find?
- LF02 RSO passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged contact with the swivel knuckle; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & lens missing; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - front - in the wheel housings, and 4 more.
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