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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

L23 JEAMOT history

L23 JEA is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 23,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
23,684 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JEA was last recorded at 23,684 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,674 miles · 3 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,684 miles
  • 2017 – 23,674 miles
  • 2012 – 23,673 miles
  • 2009 – 23,590 miles
  • 2008 – 22,077 miles
  • 2007 – 20,510 miles
  • 2006 – 19,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,684 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,684 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    312302208898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,674 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,674 miles
    Test number
    994505184825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,673 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,673 miles
    Test number
    108953632025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,590 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    282435359379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  5. Fail23,561 miles (+1,484)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,561 miles
    Test number
    924962459396
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  6. Pass22,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    974158458025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail22,077 miles (+1,567)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    360597758097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres side walls very badly cracked not exposing any cords as yet

  8. Pass20,510 miles (+1,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,510 miles
    Test number
    292066547043
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking

  9. Pass19,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,137 miles
    Test number
    214587046047
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L23 JEA

Does L23 JEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JEA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 JEA?
The MOT on L23 JEA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JEA done?
L23 JEA was recorded at 23,684 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 221 miles a year.
Has L23 JEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JEA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2009.
Has the mileage on L23 JEA 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 L23 JEA find?
L23 JEA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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