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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 FCVMOT history

LP61 FCV is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LP61 FCV white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
103,830 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 FCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 FCV was last recorded at 103,830 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 8,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,598 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,232 miles
Average per year
8,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,830 miles
  • 2025 – 95,598 miles
  • 2024 – 89,391 miles
  • 2023 – 85,414 miles
  • 2022 – 83,959 miles
  • 2021 – 72,809 miles
  • 2020 – 70,724 miles
  • 2019 – 60,729 miles
  • 2018 – 37,346 miles
  • 2017 – 24,072 miles
  • 2016 – 17,237 miles
  • 2015 – 13,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,830 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Coolant low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,830 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    547512523390
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,830 miles (+8,232)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    892003779069
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,598 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,598 miles
    Test number
    648234634040
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  4. Fail95,598 miles (+6,207)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,598 miles
    Test number
    891434790322
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass89,391 miles (+47)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    344163691973
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,344 miles (+3,930)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    193191133102
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,414 miles (+1,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,414 miles
    Test number
    408039261218
    • AdvisoryN/S/R upper brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,959 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    813646115483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail83,951 miles (+11,142)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,951 miles
    Test number
    942616670283
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    800846470061
    • 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 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail72,809 miles (+2,085)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    964627903851
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,724 miles (+9,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    588054148816
    • 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))

  13. Pass60,729 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,729 miles
    Test number
    452442209619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,714 miles (+9,376)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    976320032536
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass51,338 miles (+13,992)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    880544361102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryH/b warning light on

  16. Pass37,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    713672267773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,345 miles (+13,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    802911800186
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,072 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    426389159436
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low.

  19. Pass17,237 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,237 miles
    Test number
    443820727140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass13,916 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,916 miles
    Test number
    108014945031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front windscreen wiper deteriorated

Questions about LP61 FCV

Does LP61 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FCV is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 FCV?
The MOT on LP61 FCV is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 FCV done?
LP61 FCV was recorded at 103,830 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 8,061 miles a year.
Has LP61 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 FCV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 FCV 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 FCV find?
LP61 FCV passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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