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Red and White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L24 XLEMOT history

L24 XLE is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 140,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L24 XLE red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,388 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 XLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
29 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 XLE was last recorded at 140,388 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2009: 5,665 miles, lower than 77,649 miles on 11 Oct 2007.

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
140,388 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,388 miles
  • 2019 – 140,376 miles
  • 2018 – 140,376 miles
  • 2013 – 140,364 miles
  • 2009 – 55,665 miles
  • 2007 – 77,649 miles
  • 2006 – 70,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,388 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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,388 miles
    Test number
    752359427161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,388 miles (+12)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,388 miles
    Test number
    818047083667
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass140,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    459210299689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail140,376 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    433873399603
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail140,376 miles (+12)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    833073307897
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass140,364 miles (+84,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    140,364 miles
    Test number
    246413923396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,665 miles (+50,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    770328279245
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Fail5,665 miles (-71,984)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,665 miles
    Test number
    382025179283
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass77,649 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    351264987256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    410444816262
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L24 XLE

Does L24 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 XLE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 XLE?
The MOT on L24 XLE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 XLE done?
L24 XLE was recorded at 140,388 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has L24 XLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 XLE has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 XLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L24 XLE find?
L24 XLE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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