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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y18 LGNMOT history

Y18 LGN is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y18 LGN black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,103 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LGN was last recorded at 136,103 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,142 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,961 miles
Average per year
5,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,103 miles
  • 2025 – 129,142 miles
  • 2024 – 123,534 miles
  • 2023 – 119,364 miles
  • 2022 – 115,069 miles
  • 2021 – 110,557 miles
  • 2020 – 106,361 miles
  • 2019 – 101,122 miles
  • 2018 – 93,970 miles
  • 2017 – 87,246 miles
  • 2016 – 80,602 miles
  • 2015 – 73,499 miles
  • 2014 – 65,714 miles
  • 2013 – 57,594 miles
  • 2012 – 51,500 miles
  • 2011 – 46,117 miles
  • 2010 – 39,014 miles
  • 2009 – 33,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,103 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,103 miles (+6,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,103 miles
    Test number
    781079693657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,142 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    596325107655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,534 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,534 miles
    Test number
    198458951381
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail123,512 miles (+4,148)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    922114274862
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass119,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    977233981821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,364 miles (+4,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    249030469634
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass115,069 miles (+4,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,069 miles
    Test number
    301110908890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,557 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    719722255035
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail110,540 miles (+4,179)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,540 miles
    Test number
    162159773995
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,361 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    739723330960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail106,358 miles (+5,236)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    870309952577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,122 miles (+7,152)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    813776434948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass93,970 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    654342293538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail93,969 miles (+6,723)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    916275321415
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass87,246 miles (+6,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    533884241620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass80,602 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,602 miles
    Test number
    498871513873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail80,602 miles (+7,103)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,602 miles
    Test number
    343007371880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass73,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    843815324628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,499 miles (+7,785)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    747519598290
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,714 miles (+8,120)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    738816014273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass57,594 miles (+6,094)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    445533463195
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass51,500 miles (+5,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,500 miles
    Test number
    835437662161
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass46,117 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    589256161119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,014 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    220126960453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,059 miles
    Test number
    244062669119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 LGN

Does Y18 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LGN is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LGN?
The MOT on Y18 LGN is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 LGN done?
Y18 LGN was recorded at 136,103 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,997 miles a year.
Has Y18 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LGN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 LGN 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 Y18 LGN find?
Y18 LGN passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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