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Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L112 OVWMOT history

L112 OVW is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L112 OVW blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,300 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L112 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L112 OVW was last recorded at 94,300 miles on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2021: 94,002 miles, lower than 94,010 miles on 17 Nov 2020.
  • 21 Jul 2026: 94,300 miles, lower than 94,311 miles on 3 Jul 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
94,311 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Average per year
450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,300 miles
  • 2025 – 94,311 miles
  • 2024 – 94,175 miles
  • 2023 – 94,120 miles
  • 2021 – 94,002 miles
  • 2020 – 94,010 miles
  • 2019 – 93,832 miles
  • 2018 – 93,297 miles
  • 2017 – 92,974 miles
  • 2015 – 92,671 miles
  • 2014 – 91,592 miles
  • 2013 – 89,236 miles
  • 2011 – 88,832 miles
  • 2009 – 88,396 miles
  • 2008 – 87,551 miles
  • 2007 – 86,657 miles
  • 2006 – 85,665 miles
  • 2005 – 84,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear rear subframe mount rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    974417931980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail94,300 miles (-11)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    300640594102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,311 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,311 miles
    Test number
    691750363893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,175 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    650375033974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,120 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    977610816034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,002 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    102323275207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,010 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,010 miles
    Test number
    584660071148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,832 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,832 miles
    Test number
    980041645294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    607240127384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear subframe mount rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  10. Fail93,297 miles (+323)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    633519828270
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear subframe mount rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  11. Pass92,974 miles (+303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    328754091982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front floor corroded and holed

  12. Pass92,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    710947705604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,670 miles (+44)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    362489489117
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail92,626 miles (+1,034)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    996182095014
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,592 miles (+2,356)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    145289894451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass89,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    156427563089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,236 miles (+2)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    905155563098
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Fail89,234 miles (+402)10 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    119256553418
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt stalk casing damaged

  19. Pass88,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    317465981181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,831 miles (+1)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    395215781151
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail88,830 miles (+434)12 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,830 miles
    Test number
    517111381099
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOs and ns floors showing signs of corrosion

  22. Pass88,396 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    124859249387
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  23. Fail88,396 miles (+845)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    851212949393
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  24. Pass87,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    541066918394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail87,551 miles (+894)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    381655818393
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass86,657 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    841601447355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,645 miles (+980)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    200000837349
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass85,665 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    252067026396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass84,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    84,987 miles
    Test number
    222923515311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,987 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,987 miles
    Test number
    752243715332
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Questions about L112 OVW

Does L112 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L112 OVW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L112 OVW?
The MOT on L112 OVW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L112 OVW done?
L112 OVW was recorded at 94,300 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 450 miles a year.
Has L112 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L112 OVW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L112 OVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L112 OVW find?
L112 OVW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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