MINI logo

MINI

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

T3 LYGMOT history

T3 LYG is a grey diesel MINI first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,296 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T3 LYG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LYG was last recorded at 118,296 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,260 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,296 miles
  • 2025 – 116,260 miles
  • 2024 – 113,826 miles
  • 2023 – 111,505 miles
  • 2022 – 104,446 miles
  • 2021 – 95,401 miles
  • 2020 – 87,197 miles
  • 2019 – 79,417 miles
  • 2018 – 66,010 miles
  • 2017 – 53,713 miles
  • 2016 – 39,850 miles
  • 2015 – 38,295 miles
  • 2014 – 34,503 miles
  • 2013 – 29,274 miles
  • 2012 – 25,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    338290430178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,296 miles (+2,036)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    820013942601
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,260 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,260 miles
    Test number
    899542502112
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass113,826 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    979321128433
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,804 miles (+2,299)8 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,804 miles
    Test number
    229385636437
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded in some areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBottom radiator hose clip corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryClutch hydraulic pipe corroded

  6. Pass111,505 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    951064084142
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,503 miles (+7,057)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    967206217019
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,446 miles (+9,045)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    155447318880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass95,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,401 miles
    Test number
    227208006009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays not allowing full inspection.

  10. Fail95,397 miles (+8,200)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    206855176431
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays not allowing full inspection.

  11. Pass87,197 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    127889727364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,417 miles (+13,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    513000195004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,010 miles (+12,297)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    758826496393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,713 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    573562818429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,704 miles (+13,854)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    503107391979
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass39,850 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    364850859817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,295 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,295 miles
    Test number
    839978287393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,503 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,503 miles
    Test number
    906962734266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,274 miles (+3,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    397553333292
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass25,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    687168842297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail25,340 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    868828342230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T3 LYG

Does T3 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LYG is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 LYG?
The MOT on T3 LYG is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LYG done?
T3 LYG was recorded at 118,296 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has T3 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LYG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 LYG 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 T3 LYG find?
T3 LYG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all T3L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.