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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LL51 OBTMOT history

LL51 OBT is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

LL51 OBT blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
91,136 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 OBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 OBT was last recorded at 91,136 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 1,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,528 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,608 miles
Average per year
3,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,136 miles
  • 2021 – 89,528 miles
  • 2020 – 89,324 miles
  • 2018 – 86,711 miles
  • 2017 – 79,861 miles
  • 2016 – 73,852 miles
  • 2015 – 69,028 miles
  • 2012 – 69,674 miles
  • 2011 – 65,461 miles
  • 2009 – 55,465 miles
  • 2008 – 47,719 miles
  • 2007 – 36,809 miles
  • 2006 – 31,805 miles
  • 2005 – 28,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,136 miles
    Test number
    529823254730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail91,136 miles (+1,608)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,136 miles
    Test number
    111695107126
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,528 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,528 miles
    Test number
    136520848744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail89,528 miles (+204)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,528 miles
    Test number
    924169522318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,324 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,324 miles
    Test number
    554626657501
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat becoming insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail89,317 miles (+2,606)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    517080409107
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat becoming insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,711 miles (+6,850)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    968334938722
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass79,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    714882181415
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail79,861 miles (+6,009)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    379162729420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,852 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    463457300606
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail73,852 miles (+4,824)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    780706317948
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail69,028 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,028 miles
    Test number
    267846745106
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass69,728 miles (+54)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    457216545160
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass69,674 miles (+4,213)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    359046262133
    • NoteN.s.f steering arm has slight movement
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass65,461 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    166452731128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front sidelight lens cracked

  16. Fail65,461 miles (+9,996)4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    277542631139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front sidelight lens cracked

  17. Fail55,465 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    123819439372
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass55,465 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    674599439305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,719 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    992846748319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,809 miles
    Test number
    773230127365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,809 miles (+5,004)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,809 miles
    Test number
    402227117363
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,805 miles
    Test number
    911391846343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,803 miles (+3,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    471241446317
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass28,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    894386245326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 OBT

Does LL51 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 OBT expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 OBT?
The MOT on LL51 OBT expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 OBT done?
LL51 OBT was recorded at 91,136 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 3,874 miles a year.
Has LL51 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 OBT has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 OBT 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 LL51 OBT find?
LL51 OBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.

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