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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

RC 7000MOT history

RC 7000 is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

RC 7000 red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
33,663 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2019
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RC 7000
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RC 7000 was last recorded at 33,663 miles on 8 Oct 2019, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,305 miles · 30 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
1,358 miles
Average per year
1,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 33,663 miles
  • 2018 – 32,305 miles
  • 2017 – 30,582 miles
  • 2016 – 29,726 miles
  • 2015 – 27,360 miles
  • 2014 – 27,202 miles
  • 2013 – 24,912 miles
  • 2012 – 23,862 miles
  • 2011 – 22,554 miles
  • 2010 – 20,139 miles
  • 2009 – 18,419 miles
  • 2007 – 16,231 miles
  • 2006 – 13,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat structure worn on bolster.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Drivers seat structure damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    198290627620
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat structure worn on bolster.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    706480884775
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat structure worn on bolster.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106443889863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat structure damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. FailMileage not read3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    429085923189
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat structure damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    420611262231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat structure damaged.
  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    155357655310
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    821124031444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    186978763883
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass33,663 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,663 miles
    Test number
    483315234115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail33,662 miles (+1,357)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    405255445491
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass32,305 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,305 miles
    Test number
    570492787832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,582 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    527298496798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,726 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    218925188769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,360 miles (+158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    610724400462
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  15. Pass27,202 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,202 miles
    Test number
    196287294149
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
    • NoteRear exhaust is starting to deteriate
  16. Fail27,202 miles (+2,290)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,202 miles
    Test number
    427692394130
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
    • NoteRear exhaust is starting to deteriate
  17. Pass24,912 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,912 miles
    Test number
    436772993176
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass23,862 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,862 miles
    Test number
    399646082126
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass22,554 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,554 miles
    Test number
    846939181146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,139 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,139 miles
    Test number
    464926720042
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass18,419 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,419 miles
    Test number
    830198229022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,231 miles (+2,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,231 miles
    Test number
    424301417396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass13,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,540 miles
    Test number
    780167796230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RC 7000

What vehicle is registration RC 7000 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RC 7000 on a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Oct 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RC 7000 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RC 7000 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on RC 7000?
The MOT on RC 7000 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RC 7000 done?
RC 7000 was recorded at 33,663 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2019, an average of 1,553 miles a year.
Has RC 7000 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RC 7000 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on RC 7000 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 RC 7000 find?
RC 7000 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; drivers seat structure worn on bolster., and 3 more.

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