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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S7 LYWMOT history

S7 LYW is a white petrol MINI first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

S7 LYW white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
69,555 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 LYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 LYW was last recorded at 69,555 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,555 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,555 miles
  • 2025 – 67,986 miles
  • 2024 – 66,586 miles
  • 2023 – 64,801 miles
  • 2022 – 62,086 miles
  • 2021 – 59,961 miles
  • 2020 – 57,005 miles
  • 2019 – 54,903 miles
  • 2018 – 53,883 miles
  • 2017 – 52,820 miles
  • 2016 – 51,452 miles
  • 2015 – 50,175 miles
  • 2014 – 47,487 miles
  • 2013 – 44,131 miles
  • 2012 – 37,458 miles
  • 2011 – 29,952 miles
  • 2010 – 22,904 miles
  • 2009 – 21,445 miles
  • 2008 – 19,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,555 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    526322649993
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail69,555 miles (+1,569)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    384874112501
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    672911256784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,986 miles (+1,400)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    572760430857
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass66,586 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    848293278968
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass64,801 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    750053072410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,086 miles (+2,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,086 miles
    Test number
    771792789830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,961 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    345908196197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,005 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    336224723361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,903 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    998730832777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    819986972894
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail53,883 miles (+1,063)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    672269707695
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed *Dangerous* (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass52,820 miles (+1,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    719573748838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass51,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    551065414362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,452 miles (+1,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    149129133320
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass50,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,175 miles
    Test number
    197278025102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,175 miles (+2,688)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,175 miles
    Test number
    477687525128
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass47,487 miles (+37)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    916499134190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTYRE waring light on
    • NoteN/s/r jacking block missing
    • NoteOil leak engine.

  19. Fail47,450 miles (+3,319)6 failures4 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    328776834178
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTYRE waring light on
    • NoteN/s/r jacking block missing
    • NoteOil leak engine.

  20. Pass44,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    189330843108
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a deep cut close to inner side wall

  21. Fail44,131 miles (+6,673)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    517050943189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a deep cut close to inner side wall

  22. Pass37,458 miles (+7,506)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    805876132196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust back box and bracket corroded.
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass29,952 miles (+7,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    255806141433
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc very rusty on inside face

  24. Pass22,904 miles (+1,459)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,904 miles
    Test number
    773947640164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s eng mounting leaking fulid.

  25. Fail21,445 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    234978649497
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass21,445 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    892718749160
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass19,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    943614758180
    • 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)

Questions about S7 LYW

Does S7 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 LYW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 LYW?
The MOT on S7 LYW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 LYW done?
S7 LYW was recorded at 69,555 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,772 miles a year.
Has S7 LYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 LYW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 LYW 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 S7 LYW find?
S7 LYW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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