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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V7 NSWMOT history

V7 NSW is a red petrol MINI first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V7 NSW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,214 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 NSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 NSW was last recorded at 85,214 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 3,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,767 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,447 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,214 miles
  • 2024 – 81,767 miles
  • 2023 – 79,323 miles
  • 2022 – 77,931 miles
  • 2021 – 74,289 miles
  • 2020 – 72,815 miles
  • 2019 – 69,200 miles
  • 2018 – 67,358 miles
  • 2017 – 65,148 miles
  • 2016 – 62,952 miles
  • 2015 – 57,439 miles
  • 2014 – 46,772 miles
  • 2013 – 44,389 miles
  • 2012 – 39,148 miles
  • 2011 – 33,210 miles
  • 2010 – 26,642 miles
  • 2009 – 21,039 miles
  • 2008 – 15,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    781384310069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail85,214 miles (+3,447)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    903389506940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,767 miles (+2,444)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    494939583970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass79,323 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    392990098180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,931 miles
    Test number
    158253853479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,931 miles (+3,642)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,931 miles
    Test number
    839961402453
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    841741975729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,289 miles (+1,474)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    795603739968
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,815 miles (+3,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    482235792169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on outer and inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass69,200 miles (+1,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    385608966302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,358 miles (+2,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,358 miles
    Test number
    168425103132
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass65,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    339152116980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail65,148 miles (+2,196)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    250946732431
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass62,952 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    117105402582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,439 miles (+10,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,439 miles
    Test number
    546550255146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass46,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    519954964172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail46,772 miles (+2,383)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    299132164463
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass44,389 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    377578253186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,354 miles (+5,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    285226453173
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,148 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,148 miles
    Test number
    365588152186
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,210 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    296705651193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,642 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,642 miles
    Test number
    284476150449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,039 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,039 miles
    Test number
    242479369198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,881 miles
    Test number
    274844928419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 NSW

Does V7 NSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 NSW is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 NSW?
The MOT on V7 NSW is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 NSW done?
V7 NSW was recorded at 85,214 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has V7 NSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 NSW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 NSW 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 NSW find?
V7 NSW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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