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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LS61 MGJMOT history

LS61 MGJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
105,109 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 MGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 MGJ was last recorded at 105,109 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 7,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,590 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,519 miles
Average per year
7,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,109 miles
  • 2024 – 97,590 miles
  • 2021 – 97,498 miles
  • 2020 – 88,908 miles
  • 2019 – 61,550 miles
  • 2017 – 51,756 miles
  • 2016 – 42,643 miles
  • 2015 – 34,680 miles
  • 2014 – 25,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,109 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,109 miles
    Test number
    538387151098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,109 miles (+7,519)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,109 miles
    Test number
    173096421388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass97,590 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    120901668397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,498 miles
    Test number
    401771027418
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail97,498 miles (+8,590)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,498 miles
    Test number
    880985457637
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,908 miles
    Test number
    493761361987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,907 miles (+27,357)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    483506622181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass61,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    106282751303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,549 miles (+9,793)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,549 miles
    Test number
    377614190132
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass51,756 miles (+9,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    913930905757
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass42,643 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,643 miles
    Test number
    209639813407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,680 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    935770565144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,136 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    138458494499
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre also outerwall peished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outerwall cut but not deep to cords yet
  14. Fail25,136 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    806808794080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre also outerwall peished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outerwall cut but not deep to cords yet

Questions about LS61 MGJ

Does LS61 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 MGJ expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 MGJ?
The MOT on LS61 MGJ expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 MGJ done?
LS61 MGJ was recorded at 105,109 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 7,035 miles a year.
Has LS61 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 MGJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 MGJ 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 LS61 MGJ find?
LS61 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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