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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

T121 LRAMOT history

T121 LRA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
124,152 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 LRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 LRA was last recorded at 124,152 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 2,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2009: 47,300 miles, lower than 337,441 miles on 22 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,275 miles · 31 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,877 miles
Average per year
6,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,152 miles
  • 2021 – 121,275 miles
  • 2020 – 118,275 miles
  • 2019 – 115,872 miles
  • 2018 – 115,200 miles
  • 2017 – 113,494 miles
  • 2015 – 105,384 miles
  • 2014 – 92,797 miles
  • 2012 – 84,775 miles
  • 2011 – 78,827 miles
  • 2010 – 60,764 miles
  • 2009 – 47,300 miles
  • 2008 – 337,441 miles
  • 2007 – 24,648 miles
  • 2006 – 17,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,152 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,152 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    893281282148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,275 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    398122840032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,275 miles (+2,403)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    115350472679
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,872 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,872 miles
    Test number
    379440930230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,200 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    345897563998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,494 miles
    Test number
    434304107295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail113,494 miles (+8,110)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,494 miles
    Test number
    175283370550
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box damaged at joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass105,384 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,384 miles
    Test number
    339056415242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail105,375 miles (+12,578)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    507765515227
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass92,797 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    955323434130
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTop stop light comp out

  11. Fail92,797 miles (+8,022)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,797 miles
    Test number
    295063534403
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTop stop light comp out

  12. Fail84,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    518384932371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass84,775 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    859154832359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    509575831328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail78,827 miles (+3,968)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    999355831310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,859 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,859 miles
    Test number
    429758731075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,808 miles (+14,044)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    486268221096
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass60,764 miles (+13,464)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    303929310080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel cap starting to split

  19. Pass47,300 miles (-290,141)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    582560729008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass337,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    337,441 miles
    Test number
    132362328444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,744 miles (+9,096)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    123702828094
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,648 miles
    Test number
    100795927473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,648 miles (+6,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,648 miles
    Test number
    810565227004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,757 miles
    Test number
    172140136425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 LRA

Does T121 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 LRA expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 LRA?
The MOT on T121 LRA expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 LRA done?
T121 LRA was recorded at 124,152 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 6,407 miles a year.
Has T121 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 LRA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on T121 LRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T121 LRA find?
T121 LRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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