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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL04 VRWMOT history

LL04 VRW is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

LL04 VRW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
132,762 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VRW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VRW was last recorded at 132,762 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,758 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,762 miles
  • 2021 – 123,968 miles
  • 2019 – 118,844 miles
  • 2018 – 110,946 miles
  • 2017 – 107,216 miles
  • 2016 – 102,521 miles
  • 2015 – 95,581 miles
  • 2014 – 88,159 miles
  • 2013 – 79,934 miles
  • 2012 – 68,982 miles
  • 2011 – 60,704 miles
  • 2010 – 52,439 miles
  • 2009 – 44,063 miles
  • 2008 – 27,640 miles
  • 2007 – 7,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,762 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes slightly damp at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak radiator leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear strut upper bushes slightly worn with play (lift) detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant leak Radiator ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,762 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    367434041826
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes slightly damp at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear strut upper bushes slightly worn with play (lift) detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,758 miles (+8,790)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,758 miles
    Test number
    991608988437
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected rear fog lamp lens broken & projecting white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.044 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes slightly damp at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak radiator leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear strut upper bushes slightly worn with play (lift) detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,968 miles (+5,124)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,968 miles
    Test number
    716931058901
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,844 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,844 miles
    Test number
    470020953929
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,843 miles (+4,892)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,843 miles
    Test number
    810419830888
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    526905044364
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,950 miles (+3,004)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,950 miles
    Test number
    283542098083
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,946 miles (+3,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    307341254740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass107,216 miles (+4,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,216 miles
    Test number
    815252725342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass102,521 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    775292641609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    276116425093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,581 miles (+7,422)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    718876725061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass88,159 miles (+8,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    759015434060
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass79,934 miles (+10,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    798228423096
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass68,982 miles (+8,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    586385522040
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass60,704 miles (+8,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    185022221416
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass52,439 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,439 miles
    Test number
    161254940020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,063 miles (+16,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    831847459074
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass27,640 miles (+19,682)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    641150018189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,958 miles
    Test number
    544100937175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VRW

Does LL04 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VRW expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VRW?
The MOT on LL04 VRW expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VRW done?
LL04 VRW was recorded at 132,762 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 8,361 miles a year.
Has LL04 VRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VRW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 VRW 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 LL04 VRW find?
LL04 VRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes slightly damp at steering rack; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes worn with movement detected; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union, and 4 more.

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