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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

X20 MLRMOT history

X20 MLR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

X20 MLR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,550 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 MLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 MLR was last recorded at 154,550 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,278 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,272 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,550 miles
  • 2025 – 150,278 miles
  • 2024 – 148,391 miles
  • 2023 – 145,943 miles
  • 2022 – 141,300 miles
  • 2021 – 141,226 miles
  • 2020 – 136,878 miles
  • 2019 – 136,769 miles
  • 2018 – 136,212 miles
  • 2016 – 134,931 miles
  • 2015 – 133,428 miles
  • 2012 – 107,885 miles
  • 2011 – 102,974 miles
  • 2010 – 95,718 miles
  • 2009 – 86,786 miles
  • 2008 – 73,511 miles
  • 2007 – 58,742 miles
  • 2006 – 45,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,550 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,550 miles
    Test number
    643928947275
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass150,278 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,278 miles
    Test number
    576474970977
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail150,246 miles (+1,855)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,246 miles
    Test number
    793413015416
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both front and both rear discs corroded and pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear floor area corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass148,391 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,391 miles
    Test number
    476043315634
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail148,390 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,390 miles
    Test number
    330842849124
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass145,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,943 miles
    Test number
    542946386429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail145,943 miles (+4,643)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,943 miles
    Test number
    235977885684
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass141,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,300 miles
    Test number
    697033441016
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail141,300 miles (+74)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,300 miles
    Test number
    904825894717
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail141,226 miles (+4,348)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,226 miles
    Test number
    495388827077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases three exhaust clamps rotten middle rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass136,878 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,878 miles
    Test number
    641913202347
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip... (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail136,878 miles (+109)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,878 miles
    Test number
    834277675032
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass136,769 miles (+557)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,769 miles
    Test number
    420838458565
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  14. Pass136,212 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,212 miles
    Test number
    988001887832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass134,931 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,931 miles
    Test number
    559364300007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,428 miles
    Test number
    415280310659
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  17. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    874681235877
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  18. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    537296614269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    798296414200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379134383038
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perished
  21. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388004083020
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perished
  22. Pass107,885 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,885 miles
    Test number
    957512482083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,974 miles (+7,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,974 miles
    Test number
    249262281053
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass95,718 miles (+8,932)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    152155080461
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre
  25. Pass86,786 miles (+13,275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,786 miles
    Test number
    491853189039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,511 miles (+14,769)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,511 miles
    Test number
    582347188071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,742 miles (+13,652)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,742 miles
    Test number
    253482887087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,090 miles
    Test number
    692330886094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,090 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,090 miles
    Test number
    964629576033
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X20 MLR

Does X20 MLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 MLR is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 MLR?
The MOT on X20 MLR is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 MLR done?
X20 MLR was recorded at 154,550 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has X20 MLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 MLR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X20 MLR 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 X20 MLR find?
X20 MLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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