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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 RVKMOT history

LS51 RVK is a silver petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

LS51 RVK silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
184,641 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RVK was last recorded at 184,641 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 5,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,695 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,946 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,641 miles
  • 2023 – 178,695 miles
  • 2022 – 177,278 miles
  • 2021 – 174,973 miles
  • 2020 – 169,488 miles
  • 2019 – 157,526 miles
  • 2018 – 149,203 miles
  • 2017 – 139,627 miles
  • 2016 – 129,472 miles
  • 2015 – 121,533 miles
  • 2014 – 118,769 miles
  • 2013 – 109,929 miles
  • 2012 – 105,311 miles
  • 2011 – 94,659 miles
  • 2010 – 75,071 miles
  • 2009 – 48,041 miles
  • 2008 – 36,572 miles
  • 2007 – 26,126 miles
  • 2006 – 22,663 miles
  • 2005 – 21,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,641 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Upper stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,641 miles (+5,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,641 miles
    Test number
    490401508302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,695 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,695 miles
    Test number
    335225138163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,278 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,278 miles
    Test number
    876035911095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,973 miles (+5,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,973 miles
    Test number
    298994014619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFull underneath vehicle slightly corroded

  5. Pass169,488 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,488 miles
    Test number
    361107072658
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear split joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail169,488 miles (+11,962)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,488 miles
    Test number
    776801726820
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear split joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass157,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,526 miles
    Test number
    720925413719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail157,526 miles (+8,323)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,526 miles
    Test number
    206909605812
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,203 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,203 miles
    Test number
    746104143541
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,884 miles (+9,257)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,884 miles
    Test number
    560882990135
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,627 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,627 miles
    Test number
    508522955058
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working

  12. Fail139,301 miles (+9,829)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    133423053956
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUpper stop lamp not working

  13. Pass129,472 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,472 miles
    Test number
    443887950170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    155332485103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,533 miles (+2,764)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    558992085164
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass118,769 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    749466094171
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working / disconected

  17. Fail118,769 miles (+3,158)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    836265394149
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working / disconected

  18. Pass115,611 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    635846454036
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded/repaired

  19. Fail115,611 miles (+5,682)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,611 miles
    Test number
    779736254048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded/repaired

  20. Pass109,929 miles (+4,618)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,929 miles
    Test number
    466835213099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriated

  21. Pass105,311 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,311 miles
    Test number
    315807902492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,659 miles (+19,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    326033801293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,071 miles (+27,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    800044700205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,041 miles (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    613712319238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,572 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    604753608375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,126 miles
    Test number
    694928687249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,126 miles (+3,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,126 miles
    Test number
    892978787285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass22,663 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,663 miles
    Test number
    890664906323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    21,202 miles
    Test number
    472817836011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RVK

Does LS51 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RVK expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RVK?
The MOT on LS51 RVK expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RVK done?
LS51 RVK was recorded at 184,641 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has LS51 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RVK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LS51 RVK 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 LS51 RVK find?
LS51 RVK passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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