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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L117 FPPMOT history

L117 FPP is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 20 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

L117 FPP red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
95,076 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L117 FPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L117 FPP was last recorded at 95,076 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,076 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,076 miles
  • 2022 – 94,767 miles
  • 2019 – 94,245 miles
  • 2018 – 93,917 miles
  • 2017 – 93,391 miles
  • 2015 – 92,664 miles
  • 2014 – 92,039 miles
  • 2013 – 90,653 miles
  • 2012 – 89,621 miles
  • 2011 – 88,222 miles
  • 2010 – 87,197 miles
  • 2009 – 86,265 miles
  • 2008 – 85,026 miles
  • 2007 – 78,660 miles
  • 2006 – 72,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,076 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    661401714505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,076 miles (+309)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    977315815066
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting , boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,767 miles (+522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,767 miles
    Test number
    346885171890
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust system

  4. Pass94,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    539286788756
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail94,245 miles (+328)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    889319863207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    776098270518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Fail93,917 miles (+526)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    403358487354
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass93,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    771244934810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,391 miles (+727)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    369863666827
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine mount snaped

  10. Pass92,664 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,664 miles
    Test number
    203816296773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,039 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    106345764206
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail92,039 miles (+1,386)5 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    978649354238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot floor corroded around rear subframe mounting area
    • NoteO/s front floor corroded ,repaired inside car
    • NoteO/s rear s/absorber mounting slightly corroded
    • NoteRubber suspension cone ball joint seals split

  13. Pass90,653 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    866165233200
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteSome rust on rear subframe

  14. Fail90,653 miles (+1,032)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    237629623257
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteSome rust on rear subframe

  15. Pass89,621 miles (+1,399)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    975791632261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome rust on rear subframe

  16. Pass88,222 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    875277011231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass87,197 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    142079720242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion showing around o/s/r shock absorber mounting

  18. Fail87,185 miles (+920)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,185 miles
    Test number
    572263820267
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion showing around o/s/r shock absorber mounting

  19. Pass86,265 miles (+1,239)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    403089139274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wheels very close to front wheel archs <not fouling at time of mot>

  20. Pass85,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    411538628233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,026 miles (+6,366)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    253787128210
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass78,660 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    490616047186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Fail78,463 miles (+6,353)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    200459937490
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to servo mounting area

  24. Pass72,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    813871556132
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail72,110 miles8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    720119806103
    • FailureCentre Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L117 FPP

Does L117 FPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L117 FPP expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L117 FPP?
The MOT on L117 FPP expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L117 FPP done?
L117 FPP was recorded at 95,076 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 1,191 miles a year.
Has L117 FPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L117 FPP has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L117 FPP 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 L117 FPP find?
L117 FPP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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