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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 HCFMOT history

LP61 HCF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LP61 HCF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,683 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 HCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 HCF was last recorded at 70,683 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,510 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,173 miles
Average per year
5,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,683 miles
  • 2025 – 67,510 miles
  • 2024 – 63,659 miles
  • 2023 – 59,607 miles
  • 2022 – 54,790 miles
  • 2021 – 51,893 miles
  • 2020 – 49,196 miles
  • 2019 – 44,533 miles
  • 2018 – 31,839 miles
  • 2017 – 20,420 miles
  • 2016 – 14,453 miles
  • 2015 – 9,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,683 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    332159967966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,510 miles
    Test number
    860775362101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,510 miles (+3,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,510 miles
    Test number
    444946414509
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass63,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    574734626301
    • AdvisoryCentre high level brake light not working at rear
  5. Fail63,657 miles (+4,050)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    816405462152
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre high level brake light not working at rear
  6. Pass59,607 miles (+4,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,607 miles
    Test number
    827772598759
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass54,790 miles (+2,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,790 miles
    Test number
    416083204200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass51,893 miles (+2,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    600261603570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryHigh- level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not inspected - seats folded down, customers belonging in rear
  9. Pass49,196 miles (+4,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,196 miles
    Test number
    223962959298
    • AdvisoryGear box slightly misty with oil
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded preventing seat belts inspection
  10. Pass44,533 miles (+12,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    565213820428
    • AdvisoryGear box misty with oil
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts couldn't be inspected due to seats folded
  11. Pass31,839 miles (+11,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    371351835554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass20,420 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,420 miles
    Test number
    977923665604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass14,453 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    14,453 miles
    Test number
    324767242175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    9,657 miles
    Test number
    437416355060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 HCF

Does LP61 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 HCF is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 HCF?
The MOT on LP61 HCF is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 HCF done?
LP61 HCF was recorded at 70,683 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,291 miles a year.
Has LP61 HCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 HCF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 HCF 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 HCF find?
LP61 HCF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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