MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
V21 HCBMOT history
V21 HCB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 119,374 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 HCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 HCB was last recorded at 119,374 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 2,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,429 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,945 miles
- Average per year
- 5,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,374 miles
- 2024 – 116,429 miles
- 2023 – 113,145 miles
- 2022 – 106,572 miles
- 2021 – 99,430 miles
- 2020 – 91,433 miles
- 2019 – 85,573 miles
- 2018 – 76,240 miles
- 2017 – 69,984 miles
- 2016 – 63,118 miles
- 2015 – 58,007 miles
- 2014 – 55,512 miles
- 2013 – 51,641 miles
- 2012 – 47,988 miles
- 2011 – 42,839 miles
- 2010 – 35,851 miles
- 2008 – 24,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,374 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 smooth on outer and cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,374 miles (+2,945)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 119,374 miles
- Test number
- 990310449599
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass116,429 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 116,429 miles
- Test number
- 755516539741
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 113,145 miles
- Test number
- 602315435737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,145 miles (+6,573)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,145 miles
- Test number
- 706481966478
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Only half working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,572 miles (+7,142)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,572 miles
- Test number
- 103163744395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,430 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 948346245913
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,430 miles (+7,997)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 140262412660
- Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,433 miles (+5,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,433 miles
- Test number
- 750453608693
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,573 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,573 miles
- Test number
- 856908713638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,397 miles (+9,157)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,397 miles
- Test number
- 186021939520
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass76,240 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,240 miles
- Test number
- 815457731272
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on outer and cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail76,193 miles (+6,209)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,193 miles
- Test number
- 890521549623
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/r16 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on outer and cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass69,984 miles (+6,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 69,984 miles
- Test number
- 415376160032
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass63,118 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 63,118 miles
- Test number
- 835827515747
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in
Fail63,118 miles (+5,111)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,118 miles
- Test number
- 121266578385
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in
Fail58,007 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,007 miles
- Test number
- 279634215056
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass58,007 miles (+2,495)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,007 miles
- Test number
- 917444015050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,512 miles (+3,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,512 miles
- Test number
- 187919864001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,641 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,641 miles
- Test number
- 489025043010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth front tyres low tread on inner edges
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail51,639 miles (+3,651)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,639 miles
- Test number
- 618265043050
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth front tyres low tread on inner edges
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass47,988 miles (+5,149)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,988 miles
- Test number
- 488820062073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass42,839 miles (+6,988)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,839 miles
- Test number
- 947113151066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass35,851 miles (+10,969)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,851 miles
- Test number
- 662679960050
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteImbalance on rear brakes
Pass24,882 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,882 miles
- Test number
- 710137508150
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on the inner edge
Questions about V21 HCB
- Does V21 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V21 HCB expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V21 HCB?
- The MOT on V21 HCB expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V21 HCB done?
- V21 HCB was recorded at 119,374 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,405 miles a year.
- Has V21 HCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 HCB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V21 HCB 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 V21 HCB find?
- V21 HCB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount, and 5 more.
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