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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 RTOMOT history

LS51 RTO is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

LS51 RTO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
104,419 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RTO was last recorded at 104,419 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2013: 72,356 miles, lower than 75,214 miles on 9 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,746 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,419 miles
  • 2020 – 103,746 miles
  • 2019 – 99,982 miles
  • 2018 – 96,385 miles
  • 2017 – 92,859 miles
  • 2016 – 88,259 miles
  • 2015 – 84,463 miles
  • 2014 – 77,260 miles
  • 2013 – 72,356 miles
  • 2012 – 57,626 miles
  • 2011 – 47,993 miles
  • 2010 – 40,114 miles
  • 2009 – 32,799 miles
  • 2008 – 26,178 miles
  • 2007 – 23,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,419 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Drivers rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Passenger front shock top mount bearing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,419 miles (+673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,419 miles
    Test number
    284059799296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,746 miles (+198)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,746 miles
    Test number
    484081811254
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryPassenger front shock top mount bearing worn
  3. Fail103,548 miles (+3,566)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    264259203380
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryPassenger front shock top mount bearing worn
  4. Pass99,982 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    814869011790
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail99,982 miles (+137)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    756991724622
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail99,845 miles (+3,460)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    892902908445
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top mount weak
    • AdvisoryRear discs poor
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor
    • AdvisoryRear pads low
  7. Pass96,385 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    294270536389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass92,859 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,859 miles
    Test number
    949202312136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,734 miles (+4,475)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    532159704949
    • FailureCentral Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' hanging off mirror (8.3.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipes to rack from pump (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMassive engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket detached
  10. Pass88,259 miles (+3,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    144584254883
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Pass84,463 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    379864805291
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes and ball joints are worn, rear brake pads are low
  12. Fail84,463 miles (+7,203)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    448334505235
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes and ball joints are worn, rear brake pads are low
  13. Pass77,260 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    947960964189
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn low and both edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on both edges
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • NoteO/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOil weeping
  14. Fail77,260 miles (+4,904)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    148350064173
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn low and both edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on both edges
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • NoteO/S/F brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOil weeping
  15. Pass72,356 miles (-2,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    349706063121
    • NoteSlight noise from front top mounts but no fault found
  16. Fail75,214 miles (+17,588)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,214 miles
    Test number
    627300663106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer casing corroded
    • NoteSlight noise from front top mounts but no fault found
  17. Pass57,626 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    799082712238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,993 miles (+7,879)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    889117621238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  19. Pass40,114 miles (+7,315)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    281118990463
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear discs brakes are slighty worn
  20. Pass32,799 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,799 miles
    Test number
    164071909294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,178 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,178 miles
    Test number
    763965808291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    250872277275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RTO

Does LS51 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RTO expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RTO?
The MOT on LS51 RTO expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RTO done?
LS51 RTO was recorded at 104,419 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has LS51 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RTO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS51 RTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 RTO find?
LS51 RTO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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