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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR09 TAMMOT history

LR09 TAM is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LR09 TAM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,230 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TAM was last recorded at 66,230 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 4,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,273 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,957 miles
Average per year
4,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,230 miles
  • 2024 – 61,273 miles
  • 2023 – 51,834 miles
  • 2022 – 43,596 miles
  • 2021 – 42,042 miles
  • 2020 – 41,203 miles
  • 2019 – 40,110 miles
  • 2018 – 39,498 miles
  • 2017 – 35,952 miles
  • 2016 – 32,241 miles
  • 2015 – 27,539 miles
  • 2014 – 23,131 miles
  • 2013 – 18,109 miles
  • 2012 – 14,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,230 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Advise both front tyres wearing badly inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advise front b/pads 60% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,230 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    377372144123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass61,273 miles (+9,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,273 miles
    Test number
    800206203324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,834 miles (+8,238)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    255849430549
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass43,596 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,596 miles
    Test number
    687542708359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,042 miles
    Test number
    224058300934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,039 miles (+836)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    985576484101
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. Pass41,203 miles (+1,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    167121558147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass40,110 miles (+612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    514072211748
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f seat belt fluffing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight bind to n/s/r wheel
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight front tyre wear inner and outer edges
  9. Pass39,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    240594392640
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres wearing badly inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise front b/pads 60% worn
  10. Fail39,498 miles (+3,546)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    763704580679
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres wearing badly inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise front b/pads 60% worn
  11. Pass35,952 miles (+3,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    188226631904
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f seat belt fluffing
  12. Pass32,241 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    731565517750
    • AdvisoryWiper split
  13. Pass27,539 miles (+4,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,539 miles
    Test number
    814661890632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nail in tread
  14. Pass23,131 miles (+5,022)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    865861754332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers split but clears screen
  15. Pass18,109 miles (+3,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    419326843499
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm scuffed & cut on edge advise replace
  16. Pass14,182 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,182 miles
    Test number
    706125542303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise replace pads

Questions about LR09 TAM

Does LR09 TAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TAM is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TAM?
The MOT on LR09 TAM is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 TAM done?
LR09 TAM was recorded at 66,230 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,040 miles a year.
Has LR09 TAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TAM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR09 TAM 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 LR09 TAM find?
LR09 TAM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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