Rover Mini
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L109 VUYMOT history
L109 VUY is a silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 56,701 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L109 VUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 14 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L109 VUY was last recorded at 56,701 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Oct 2021: 54,094 miles, lower than 54,692 miles on 28 Jul 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 56,696 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 56,701 miles
- 2022 – 55,259 miles
- 2021 – 54,910 miles
- 2020 – 54,692 miles
- 2019 – 53,675 miles
- 2017 – 52,154 miles
- 2009 – 52,060 miles
- 2008 – 47,647 miles
- 2007 – 43,617 miles
- 2006 – 39,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,701 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,701 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,701 miles
- Test number
- 595531366496
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,696 miles (+1,437)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,696 miles
- Test number
- 629058699950
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 55,259 miles
- Test number
- 727446507127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,259 miles (+349)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,259 miles
- Test number
- 606535986062
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass54,910 miles (+816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 54,910 miles
- Test number
- 899625393945
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,094 miles (-598)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,094 miles
- Test number
- 685498490045
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working siderepeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,692 miles (+24)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 54,692 miles
- Test number
- 514851392370
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail54,668 miles (+993)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,668 miles
- Test number
- 774481788031
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet is hard to close
Pass53,675 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 53,675 miles
- Test number
- 818682076637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,668 miles (+1,514)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,668 miles
- Test number
- 697411646840
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,154 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 52,154 miles
- Test number
- 920721092901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,060 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,060 miles
- Test number
- 394387379089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,004 miles (+4,357)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,004 miles
- Test number
- 752594469081
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,647 miles (+4,030)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,647 miles
- Test number
- 391165168015
- NoteRear subframe weak
Pass43,617 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 43,617 miles
- Test number
- 831381477040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,412 miles (+3,786)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,412 miles
- Test number
- 652868457098
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass39,626 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 39,626 miles
- Test number
- 330063376012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,611 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,611 miles
- Test number
- 601247066013
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Questions about L109 VUY
- Does L109 VUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L109 VUY expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L109 VUY?
- The MOT on L109 VUY expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L109 VUY done?
- L109 VUY was recorded at 56,701 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 969 miles a year.
- Has L109 VUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L109 VUY has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L109 VUY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L109 VUY find?
- L109 VUY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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