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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LV51 FWGMOT history

LV51 FWG is a black petrol MINI first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

LV51 FWG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
123,987 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LV51 FWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LV51 FWG was last recorded at 123,987 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,731 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,987 miles
  • 2021 – 121,113 miles
  • 2020 – 119,611 miles
  • 2019 – 114,618 miles
  • 2018 – 108,870 miles
  • 2017 – 102,627 miles
  • 2016 – 96,645 miles
  • 2015 – 91,612 miles
  • 2014 – 86,789 miles
  • 2013 – 81,591 miles
  • 2012 – 74,431 miles
  • 2011 – 67,497 miles
  • 2010 – 61,825 miles
  • 2009 – 53,372 miles
  • 2008 – 46,794 miles
  • 2007 – 43,005 miles
  • 2006 – 34,060 miles
  • 2005 – 26,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,987 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all into flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inop
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,987 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    668140020104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all into flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail123,731 miles (+2,618)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    851630165133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear both into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass121,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    162422453508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail121,113 miles (+1,502)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    148704198349
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,611 miles (+277)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    269150767140
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,334 miles (+4,716)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,334 miles
    Test number
    396453819963
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,618 miles (+5,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    645988297514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService overdue by 3000 miles

  8. Pass108,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,870 miles
    Test number
    181727546179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,870 miles (+6,243)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,870 miles
    Test number
    977919848187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,627 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    954818379046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,645 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    995875501308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail96,544 miles (+4,932)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    304322385273
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick has an imbalance of 20% also (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass91,612 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    660121824693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,789 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    507521824385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,782 miles (+5,191)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    986388114372
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass81,591 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    345363173467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outter skin deteriorated

  17. Fail81,591 miles (+7,160)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    568573573216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outter skin deteriorated

  18. Pass74,431 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    135694762294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteThe offside rear brake has a slight bind
    • NoteThe rear silencer is in poor condition

  19. Fail74,431 miles (+6,934)4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    279774962289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteThe offside rear brake has a slight bind
    • NoteThe rear silencer is in poor condition

  20. Pass67,497 miles (+5,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    437501251217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass61,825 miles (+8,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    391643660404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,372 miles (+6,578)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    944022239148
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  23. Fail46,794 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    640385738178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass46,794 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    674285238137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass43,005 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    363160817333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,973 miles (+8,913)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    400496307421
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass34,060 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    831983376224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    662781995250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LV51 FWG

Does LV51 FWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LV51 FWG expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LV51 FWG?
The MOT on LV51 FWG expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LV51 FWG done?
LV51 FWG was recorded at 123,987 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has LV51 FWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LV51 FWG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LV51 FWG 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 LV51 FWG find?
LV51 FWG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all into flexis; central stop lamp inop; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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