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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LP51 PBVMOT history

LP51 PBV is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 111,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

LP51 PBV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
111,603 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 PBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP51 PBV was last recorded at 111,603 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,591 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,603 miles
  • 2024 – 108,090 miles
  • 2023 – 96,995 miles
  • 2022 – 94,365 miles
  • 2021 – 93,933 miles
  • 2020 – 90,719 miles
  • 2019 – 87,068 miles
  • 2018 – 79,738 miles
  • 2017 – 73,763 miles
  • 2016 – 65,832 miles
  • 2015 – 59,511 miles
  • 2014 – 54,347 miles
  • 2013 – 52,297 miles
  • 2012 – 48,989 miles
  • 2011 – 45,311 miles
  • 2010 – 42,728 miles
  • 2009 – 40,837 miles
  • 2008 – 36,093 miles
  • 2007 – 32,964 miles
  • 2006 – 29,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    229341363818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail111,602 miles (+11)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    119300999074
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail111,591 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,591 miles
    Test number
    215288286598
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Top mount excessively knocking when turning (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount knocking while steering but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail108,090 miles (+11,095)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,090 miles
    Test number
    464878824267
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolts loose in front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    881989350968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,995 miles (+2,630)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    970622733054
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass94,365 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    787702007455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,933 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    944623959946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,920 miles (+3,201)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,920 miles
    Test number
    580258948265
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber mounts on the back box defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat does not tilt forward
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,719 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    522775210559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  11. Fail90,719 miles (+3,651)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    352598845432
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to marker bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  12. Pass87,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,068 miles
    Test number
    805913897350
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,067 miles (+7,329)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    539375424332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,738 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    585103104986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,736 miles (+5,973)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    134512505253
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    781663603365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone p bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail73,763 miles (+7,931)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    514618504668
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone p bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass65,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    130727561640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail65,832 miles (+6,321)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    108642913541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    329055005221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,511 miles (+5,164)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    439525505251
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass54,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    676137194194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,347 miles (+2,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    625597394156
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass52,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    558992903365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,297 miles (+3,308)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    818941603341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,989 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    228940992254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,311 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    749406281278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,728 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,728 miles
    Test number
    792543890221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,837 miles (+4,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    890830109305
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass36,093 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,093 miles
    Test number
    614824208337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,964 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    683556997280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,428 miles
    Test number
    324480396243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP51 PBV

Does LP51 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP51 PBV expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP51 PBV?
The MOT on LP51 PBV expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP51 PBV done?
LP51 PBV was recorded at 111,603 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 4,340 miles a year.
Has LP51 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 PBV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP51 PBV 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 LP51 PBV find?
LP51 PBV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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