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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

V2 DBRMOT history

V2 DBR is a black petrol MINI first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

V2 DBR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2021
Mileage
136,620 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V2 DBR was last recorded at 136,620 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2012: 76,791 miles, lower than 78,389 miles on 21 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,427 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,193 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,620 miles
  • 2020 – 135,427 miles
  • 2019 – 130,201 miles
  • 2018 – 118,693 miles
  • 2017 – 113,762 miles
  • 2016 – 103,205 miles
  • 2015 – 97,423 miles
  • 2014 – 91,934 miles
  • 2013 – 83,919 miles
  • 2012 – 76,791 miles
  • 2011 – 78,389 miles
  • 2010 – 67,079 miles
  • 2009 – 60,168 miles
  • 2008 – 53,763 miles
  • 2007 – 46,117 miles
  • 2006 – 29,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,620 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,620 miles (+1,193)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    608360888124
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass135,427 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    998488827959
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Fail135,411 miles (+5,210)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,411 miles
    Test number
    374648492070
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass130,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,201 miles
    Test number
    519929157956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,198 miles (+11,505)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,198 miles
    Test number
    417085318854
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass118,693 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,693 miles
    Test number
    155631490192
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,693 miles (+4,931)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,693 miles
    Test number
    789074951767
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,762 miles (+10,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    844611682453
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass103,205 miles (+35)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,205 miles
    Test number
    722317039039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail103,170 miles (+5,747)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,170 miles
    Test number
    711884760066
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail97,423 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,423 miles
    Test number
    217760585445
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass97,423 miles (+5,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,423 miles
    Test number
    726460885170
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass91,934 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    258857364480
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel cap seal in poor condition

  14. Fail91,933 miles (+8,014)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    748091664166
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel cap seal in poor condition

  15. Pass83,919 miles (+243)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    755185783166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail83,676 miles (+6,885)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,676 miles
    Test number
    927457573102
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished

  17. Pass76,791 miles (-1,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    216192182484
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,389 miles (+11,310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    248222071118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,079 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    490153770152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,011 miles (+6,843)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    642403460184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass60,168 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,168 miles
    Test number
    523747069106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,763 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    182378668195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,117 miles (+16,937)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    222302167450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,180 miles
    Test number
    413675916282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 DBR

Does V2 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 DBR expired on 5 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 DBR?
The MOT on V2 DBR expired on 5 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 DBR done?
V2 DBR was recorded at 136,620 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has V2 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 DBR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V2 DBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V2 DBR find?
V2 DBR failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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