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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

T29 DLBMOT history

T29 DLB is a red diesel MINI first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,416 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 DLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 DLB was last recorded at 131,416 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,413 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,416 miles
  • 2025 – 123,715 miles
  • 2024 – 114,654 miles
  • 2023 – 106,333 miles
  • 2022 – 99,815 miles
  • 2021 – 89,258 miles
  • 2020 – 84,507 miles
  • 2019 – 79,312 miles
  • 2018 – 67,207 miles
  • 2017 – 59,434 miles
  • 2016 – 51,945 miles
  • 2015 – 48,125 miles
  • 2014 – 43,694 miles
  • 2013 – 36,904 miles
  • 2012 – 26,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,416 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Centre Rear lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,416 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,416 miles
    Test number
    898023495428
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,413 miles (+7,698)2 major1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,413 miles
    Test number
    132027305205
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,715 miles (+9,061)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,715 miles
    Test number
    805613395475
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,654 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    544113737469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Fail114,652 miles (+8,319)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    758164439645
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass106,333 miles (+6,518)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    327220697651
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,815 miles (+10,557)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,815 miles
    Test number
    565468664987
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,258 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,258 miles
    Test number
    884143953137
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail89,240 miles (+4,733)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,240 miles
    Test number
    314810437940
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,507 miles (+5,195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,507 miles
    Test number
    444545282288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass79,312 miles (+12,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    144852278184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass67,207 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    159179522319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,434 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    267262310726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,143 miles (+7,198)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    831165289162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass51,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    474468219939
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear lamp not working

  16. Fail51,945 miles (+3,820)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    549980663987
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Reflector broken leaving a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear lamp not working

  17. Pass48,125 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,125 miles
    Test number
    325450700082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from turbo seal (7.1.2)

  18. Fail48,092 miles (+4,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    946918898712
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from turbo seal (7.1.2)

  19. Pass43,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,694 miles
    Test number
    847345444214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,694 miles (+6,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,694 miles
    Test number
    887854044215
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Fail36,904 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    379649733487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,904 miles (+10,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,904 miles
    Test number
    567569233231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass26,426 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,426 miles
    Test number
    699798952222
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about T29 DLB

Does T29 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 DLB is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 DLB?
The MOT on T29 DLB is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 DLB done?
T29 DLB was recorded at 131,416 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,594 miles a year.
Has T29 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 DLB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 DLB 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 T29 DLB find?
T29 DLB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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