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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V7 LNPMOT history

V7 LNP is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V7 LNP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,733 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LNP was last recorded at 61,733 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,485 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
2,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,733 miles
  • 2025 – 61,485 miles
  • 2024 – 60,983 miles
  • 2023 – 60,004 miles
  • 2022 – 59,418 miles
  • 2021 – 58,156 miles
  • 2020 – 58,145 miles
  • 2019 – 56,454 miles
  • 2018 – 53,201 miles
  • 2017 – 52,505 miles
  • 2016 – 51,932 miles
  • 2015 – 51,395 miles
  • 2014 – 49,459 miles
  • 2013 – 48,765 miles
  • 2012 – 45,258 miles
  • 2011 – 38,466 miles
  • 2010 – 31,575 miles
  • 2009 – 25,025 miles
  • 2008 – 19,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    722459964040
    • 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))

  2. Fail61,733 miles (+248)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    268751815634
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass61,485 miles (+502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    917488641604
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,983 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    861858222288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,004 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    908464441307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,418 miles (+1,262)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    426541511551
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass58,156 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    386442308190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,145 miles (+1,691)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    304003023218
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,454 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    811760434015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,201 miles (+696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,201 miles
    Test number
    245301526842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass52,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    204791583739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail52,505 miles (+573)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    437309100607
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass51,932 miles (+537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    643357136239
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass51,395 miles (+1,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    785104993093
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubbers split

  15. Pass49,459 miles (+694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    566075184233
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass48,765 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,765 miles
    Test number
    836938043213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,258 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,258 miles
    Test number
    925287332234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    818791931243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,466 miles (+6,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    476830131256
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass31,575 miles (+6,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,575 miles
    Test number
    663279420218
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass25,025 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,025 miles
    Test number
    324349329436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass19,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    393962258276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 LNP

Does V7 LNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LNP is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LNP?
The MOT on V7 LNP is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LNP done?
V7 LNP was recorded at 61,733 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,429 miles a year.
Has V7 LNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LNP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 LNP 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 V7 LNP find?
V7 LNP passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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