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MINI Cooper

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

LP15 GCUMOT history

LP15 GCU is a grey petrol MINI Cooper first used on 21 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LP15 GCU grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,860 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP15 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP15 GCU was last recorded at 98,860 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,737 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
9,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,860 miles
  • 2025 – 90,259 miles
  • 2024 – 84,474 miles
  • 2023 – 80,405 miles
  • 2022 – 75,057 miles
  • 2021 – 63,064 miles
  • 2020 – 50,423 miles
  • 2019 – 34,698 miles
  • 2018 – 19,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,860 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,860 miles (+123)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,860 miles
    Test number
    264466004158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail98,737 miles (+8,478)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    644217775425
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass90,259 miles (+5,785)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,259 miles
    Test number
    976797294400
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,474 miles (+4,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    459884836894
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    611795948075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,405 miles (+5,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    425700084055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,057 miles (+11,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    528886795110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,064 miles (+12,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,064 miles
    Test number
    573712705645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,423 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    535818126261
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail50,423 miles (+15,725)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    533220249459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Was insecure, tighten locking nut (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass34,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    101748977808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,698 miles (+15,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    776074884368
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass19,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,661 miles
    Test number
    357094655356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP15 GCU

Does LP15 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP15 GCU is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP15 GCU?
The MOT on LP15 GCU is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP15 GCU done?
LP15 GCU was recorded at 98,860 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,239 miles a year.
Has LP15 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP15 GCU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP15 GCU 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 LP15 GCU find?
LP15 GCU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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