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Rover Mini

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

G4 CLLMOT history

G4 CLL is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 12 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
54,118 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G4 CLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

G4 CLL was last recorded at 54,118 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2015: 49,260 miles, lower than 84,576 miles on 19 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,900 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,118 miles
  • 2024 – 53,900 miles
  • 2022 – 53,896 miles
  • 2021 – 53,802 miles
  • 2020 – 53,726 miles
  • 2017 – 53,621 miles
  • 2016 – 53,555 miles
  • 2015 – 49,295 miles
  • 2013 – 84,576 miles
  • 2012 – 48,007 miles
  • 2010 – 47,734 miles
  • 2009 – 47,212 miles
  • 2008 – 46,476 miles
  • 2007 – 45,299 miles
  • 2006 – 42,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,118 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front rust hole in floor
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all front swivels (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror not fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,118 miles (+218)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    526296404288
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rust hole in floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,900 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    872873657256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail53,899 miles (+3)2 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    783231584434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure needs all exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs welding (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail53,896 miles (+94)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    516713859553
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are cracked/perished due to age
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,802 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    851994274876
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust blow centre box

  6. Pass53,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    805688854237
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  7. Fail53,726 miles (+105)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    460127613189
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  8. Pass53,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    395253246849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all front swivels (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror not fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail53,621 miles (+66)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    437631282084
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all front swivels (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror not fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass53,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    703481431748
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror not fitted

  11. Fail53,555 miles (+4,260)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    394115032620
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror not fitted

  12. Pass49,295 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    609301625129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear subframe slightly corroded

  13. Fail49,260 miles (-35,316)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    508042815195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear subframe slightly corroded

  14. Pass84,576 miles (+36,527)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    296223253316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension, trumpet not seated correctly

  15. Fail48,049 miles (+42)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    468131653331
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension, trumpet not seated correctly

  16. Pass48,007 miles (+273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,007 miles
    Test number
    915112662092
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are over 10 years old

  17. Pass47,734 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    524006960251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,212 miles (+736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    664245699207
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  19. Pass46,476 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    540695338135
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front of outer sill panels holed & corrroded beyond prescribed areas

  20. Fail46,476 miles (+1,177)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    682644338114
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front of outer sill panels holed & corrroded beyond prescribed areas

  21. Pass45,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    334286147075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,299 miles (+2,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    421706247016
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass42,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    103376606404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G4 CLL

Does G4 CLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G4 CLL expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G4 CLL?
The MOT on G4 CLL expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G4 CLL done?
G4 CLL was recorded at 54,118 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 554 miles a year.
Has G4 CLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G4 CLL has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on G4 CLL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G4 CLL find?
G4 CLL failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 9 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear position lamp light intensity significantly reduced, and 12 more.

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