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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

V29 TMBMOT history

V29 TMB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

V29 TMB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
85,927 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 TMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 TMB was last recorded at 85,927 miles on 7 May 2026, 5,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,478 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,449 miles
Average per year
5,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,927 miles
  • 2025 – 80,478 miles
  • 2024 – 78,109 miles
  • 2023 – 77,506 miles
  • 2022 – 75,290 miles
  • 2021 – 73,684 miles
  • 2020 – 71,998 miles
  • 2019 – 68,578 miles
  • 2018 – 65,277 miles
  • 2017 – 63,558 miles
  • 2016 – 59,805 miles
  • 2015 – 50,201 miles
  • 2014 – 38,646 miles
  • 2013 – 22,175 miles
  • 2012 – 12,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,927 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing cords on inner 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,927 miles (+5,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    610595393227
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    981149144524
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,478 miles (+2,369)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    117635064795
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,109 miles
    Test number
    165868176084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Fail78,094 miles (+588)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    299522752948
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass77,506 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    465169789153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,290 miles (+1,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    511852079488
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,684 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,684 miles
    Test number
    601535711009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail73,589 miles (+1,591)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,589 miles
    Test number
    418850892902
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass71,998 miles (+3,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,998 miles
    Test number
    295408048844
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass68,578 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    125821574953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,277 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,277 miles
    Test number
    623990390744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,558 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    500333566849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,805 miles
    Test number
    709886950653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,805 miles (+9,604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,805 miles
    Test number
    562505521946
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,201 miles (+11,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    595794365140
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,646 miles (+16,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    329614264195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass22,175 miles (+10,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,175 miles
    Test number
    577142343149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass12,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,019 miles
    Test number
    266484562436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 TMB

Does V29 TMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 TMB is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 TMB?
The MOT on V29 TMB is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 TMB done?
V29 TMB was recorded at 85,927 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,317 miles a year.
Has V29 TMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 TMB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 TMB 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 V29 TMB find?
V29 TMB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords on inner edge.

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