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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

V26 MRHMOT history

V26 MRH is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

V26 MRH blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
108,070 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 MRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 MRH was last recorded at 108,070 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 3,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,857 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,213 miles
Average per year
3,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,070 miles
  • 2020 – 104,857 miles
  • 2019 – 97,701 miles
  • 2018 – 91,899 miles
  • 2017 – 89,149 miles
  • 2016 – 86,637 miles
  • 2014 – 82,968 miles
  • 2013 – 77,556 miles
  • 2012 – 69,144 miles
  • 2011 – 59,185 miles
  • 2010 – 51,625 miles
  • 2009 – 47,613 miles
  • 2008 – 44,932 miles
  • 2007 – 41,794 miles
  • 2006 – 38,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,070 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,070 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    922978790197
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass104,857 miles (+7,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    264718453527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,701 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    215698863806
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip provision slightly deteriorated
  4. Fail97,701 miles (+5,802)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    519845319243
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort lower than nearside
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip provision slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass91,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    919294688723
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail91,899 miles (+1,052)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    540463071251
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LENS ALSO MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass90,847 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    370912205197
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both insides (3.5.1i)
  8. Fail90,846 miles (+1,697)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    811191827273
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both insides (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass89,149 miles (+2,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    505639713452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Pass86,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    971648903968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail86,637 miles (+3,669)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,637 miles
    Test number
    684865478343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass82,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    426199704352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,968 miles (+5,412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,968 miles
    Test number
    859759404351
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass77,556 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    277409303317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,144 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    348583802386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    467340301435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,185 miles (+7,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,185 miles
    Test number
    597859191208
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass51,625 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,625 miles
    Test number
    330235080248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,559 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,559 miles
    Test number
    190224640141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,613 miles (+2,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,613 miles
    Test number
    262329739405
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass44,932 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,932 miles
    Test number
    593091448140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,794 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,794 miles
    Test number
    251103547415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass41,794 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,794 miles
    Test number
    554053447106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    192440886057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 MRH

Does V26 MRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V26 MRH expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V26 MRH?
The MOT on V26 MRH expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V26 MRH done?
V26 MRH was recorded at 108,070 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 3,968 miles a year.
Has V26 MRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 MRH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V26 MRH 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 V26 MRH find?
V26 MRH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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