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Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 CLOMOT history

LP61 CLO is an orange petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LP61 CLO orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,196 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CLO was last recorded at 83,196 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,186 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,196 miles
  • 2024 – 80,059 miles
  • 2023 – 76,637 miles
  • 2022 – 70,788 miles
  • 2021 – 67,540 miles
  • 2019 – 59,759 miles
  • 2018 – 51,206 miles
  • 2017 – 43,173 miles
  • 2016 – 40,460 miles
  • 2015 – 32,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,196 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,196 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    383156051624
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,186 miles (+3,127)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,186 miles
    Test number
    680245498745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,059 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    874025445454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    171217719040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,637 miles (+3,335)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    585218612408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    674824660654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,302 miles (+2,514)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    385246711041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,788 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,788 miles
    Test number
    256857036196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,540 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    227608259559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    523723960829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,759 miles (+8,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    243344517047
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass51,206 miles (+8,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    762467681113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    509405873564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,173 miles (+2,713)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    938441371451
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass40,460 miles (+8,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    786351830555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,183 miles
    Test number
    967226935030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CLO

Does LP61 CLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CLO is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CLO?
The MOT on LP61 CLO is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CLO done?
LP61 CLO was recorded at 83,196 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,662 miles a year.
Has LP61 CLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CLO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 CLO 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 LP61 CLO find?
LP61 CLO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: drive belt worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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