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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L1 PEFMOT history

L1 PEF is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 35,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

L1 PEF blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
35,490 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 PEF
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
31 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 PEF was last recorded at 35,490 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,485 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 35,490 miles
  • 2020 – 35,408 miles
  • 2019 – 35,203 miles
  • 2015 – 34,860 miles
  • 2008 – 33,833 miles
  • 2007 – 31,149 miles
  • 2006 – 29,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,490 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,490 miles
    Test number
    254007215514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail35,485 miles (+77)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    198380376740
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL AND FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE IN FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected PLAY IN RUBBER (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,408 miles (+205)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    35,408 miles
    Test number
    270990953369
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,203 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    519278167307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,198 miles (+338)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,198 miles
    Test number
    273793826724
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass34,860 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    719138585148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,833 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,833 miles
    Test number
    914716268367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass32,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    892961228076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail32,714 miles (+1,565)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    903451528067
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass31,149 miles (+1,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,149 miles
    Test number
    212171937049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass29,263 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,263 miles
    Test number
    132416726035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,259 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    102434226491
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L1 PEF

Does L1 PEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 PEF expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 PEF?
The MOT on L1 PEF expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 PEF done?
L1 PEF was recorded at 35,490 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 379 miles a year.
Has L1 PEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 PEF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 PEF 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 L1 PEF find?
L1 PEF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill floor; nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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