
MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
X27 MBCMOT history
X27 MBC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,091 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X27 MBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X27 MBC was last recorded at 140,091 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 11,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 128,916 miles · 7 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,175 miles
- Average per year
- 6,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,091 miles
- 2023 – 128,916 miles
- 2022 – 118,428 miles
- 2021 – 109,814 miles
- 2020 – 92,963 miles
- 2019 – 80,813 miles
- 2018 – 71,350 miles
- 2017 – 60,728 miles
- 2016 – 50,620 miles
- 2015 – 48,653 miles
- 2013 – 44,444 miles
- 2012 – 42,247 miles
- 2011 – 40,094 miles
- 2010 – 33,234 miles
- 2009 – 26,232 miles
- 2008 – 20,214 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished and has a nail
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Body corroded in various places.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,091 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,091 miles
- Test number
- 824816479139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished and has a nail
Fail140,090 miles (+11,174)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,090 miles
- Test number
- 225625203711
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished and has a nail
Pass128,916 miles (+605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 128,916 miles
- Test number
- 893468836063
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
Fail128,311 miles (+9,883)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,311 miles
- Test number
- 530272045057
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront pads low
Pass118,428 miles (+8,614)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 118,428 miles
- Test number
- 641673773684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,814 miles (+16,851)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,814 miles
- Test number
- 243462374609
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy - slightly reducing beam image quality (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 2.5mm + worn close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 2.5mm (195/55R16 RunFlat) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass92,963 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 92,963 miles
- Test number
- 688277285401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail92,931 miles (+12,118)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,931 miles
- Test number
- 662503183655
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass80,813 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,813 miles
- Test number
- 108771276001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Body corroded in various places.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail80,812 miles (+9,462)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,812 miles
- Test number
- 564761809758
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Body corroded in various places.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,350 miles (+10,622)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,350 miles
- Test number
- 105434675076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass60,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,728 miles
- Test number
- 493490736810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,728 miles (+10,108)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,728 miles
- Test number
- 431720119394
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass50,620 miles (+1,967)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,620 miles
- Test number
- 520513471006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,653 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,653 miles
- Test number
- 217712155461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,444 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 44,444 miles
- Test number
- 375841523262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,247 miles (+2,153)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,247 miles
- Test number
- 538821482038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,094 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 40,094 miles
- Test number
- 779601121255
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront brake pads around 3mm
Fail40,094 miles (+6,860)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,094 miles
- Test number
- 326171721257
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront brake pads around 3mm
Pass33,234 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 33,234 miles
- Test number
- 540278920229
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail33,234 miles (+7,002)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,234 miles
- Test number
- 903163520254
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,232 miles (+6,018)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 26,232 miles
- Test number
- 143802229274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,214 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 20,214 miles
- Test number
- 802836628296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront wiper blades split.
- NoteO/S Engine mount leaking.
Questions about X27 MBC
- Does X27 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 MBC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X27 MBC?
- The MOT on X27 MBC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X27 MBC done?
- X27 MBC was recorded at 140,091 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,958 miles a year.
- Has X27 MBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X27 MBC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X27 MBC 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 X27 MBC find?
- X27 MBC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly perished and has a nail.
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