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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L103 RMFMOT history

L103 RMF is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 75 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L103 RMF red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
75 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 RMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 RMF was last recorded at 75 miles on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2026: 75 miles, lower than 98,541 miles on 7 Mar 2025.

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
98,541 miles · 7 Mar 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75 miles
  • 2025 – 98,541 miles
  • 2023 – 95,394 miles
  • 2022 – 91,612 miles
  • 2021 – 88,087 miles
  • 2020 – 83,946 miles
  • 2019 – 77,689 miles
  • 2018 – 74,479 miles
  • 2017 – 74,436 miles
  • 2016 – 74,111 miles
  • 2015 – 72,384 miles
  • 2014 – 70,774 miles
  • 2013 – 68,051 miles
  • 2012 – 62,678 miles
  • 2011 – 56,720 miles
  • 2010 – 51,917 miles
  • 2009 – 45,941 miles
  • 2007 – 42,078 miles
  • 2006 – 38,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75 miles (-98,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75 miles
    Test number
    976598189237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass98,541 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    194384737653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,394 miles (+3,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    418565605817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass91,612 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    559612959858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail91,604 miles (+3,517)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    915654653653
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle / front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,087 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    104923047365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,076 miles (+4,130)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    876296979052
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass83,946 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,946 miles
    Test number
    239749655192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail83,922 miles (+6,233)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    230909960893
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Pass77,689 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    648972391991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,479 miles
    Test number
    498675445288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,479 miles (+43)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,479 miles
    Test number
    522528218454
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass74,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    531810138170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,436 miles (+325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    376772852586
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass74,111 miles (+1,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    275708335093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S N/S FRONT TYRE SIGNS OF CRACKING TO SIDE WALL
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    775973405186
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail72,384 miles (+1,610)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    938081595099
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass70,774 miles (+2,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,774 miles
    Test number
    666245894130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass68,051 miles (+5,373)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    486762393134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine and gearbox leak oil badly.
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing little noise.
  20. Pass62,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    436674092148
    • NoteRear tyres are cracked/perished
  21. Fail62,765 miles (+6,045)9 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    347424292111
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust back box mount broken
    • NoteRear tyres are cracked/perished
  22. Pass56,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    775987601277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,720 miles (+4,803)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    348357801250
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  24. Pass51,917 miles (+5,976)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,917 miles
    Test number
    832918100273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBothside head lamp light output is poor.
    • NoteBothside outer sill are corroded in places.
    • NotePassenger side windscreen lightly scratched.
  25. Pass45,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,941 miles
    Test number
    560271259285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,941 miles (+3,863)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,941 miles
    Test number
    112172239253
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  27. Pass42,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    133552317329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,078 miles (+3,108)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    892392317323
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  29. Pass38,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    582782746281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L103 RMF

Does L103 RMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L103 RMF is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L103 RMF?
The MOT on L103 RMF is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L103 RMF done?
L103 RMF was recorded at 75 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026.
Has L103 RMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 RMF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L103 RMF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L103 RMF find?
L103 RMF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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