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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.

X27 MBC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass140,091 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished and has a nail

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass128,916 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,916 miles
    Test number
    893468836063
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  4. 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
  5. Pass118,428 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,428 miles
    Test number
    641673773684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass60,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,728 miles
    Test number
    493490736810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass50,620 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    520513471006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,653 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    217712155461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,444 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    375841523262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,247 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,247 miles
    Test number
    538821482038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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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