Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L25 MTOMOT history
L25 MTO is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,615 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 67,615 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,568 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 MTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 23 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 MTO was last recorded at 67,615 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Aug 2019: 24,075 miles, lower than 62,398 miles on 6 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 67,375 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 240 miles
- Average per year
- 1,568 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,615 miles
- 2025 – 67,375 miles
- 2024 – 67,023 miles
- 2023 – 66,307 miles
- 2020 – 65,799 miles
- 2019 – 24,077 miles
- 2018 – 62,398 miles
- 2015 – 62,356 miles
- 2012 – 59,862 miles
- 2011 – 54,624 miles
- 2010 – 48,436 miles
- 2009 – 42,785 miles
- 2008 – 39,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,615 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,615 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 67,615 miles
- Test number
- 401496034230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,375 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 67,375 miles
- Test number
- 214192226007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,023 miles (+716)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 67,023 miles
- Test number
- 433091867061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,307 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 66,307 miles
- Test number
- 176049440614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,799 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 65,799 miles
- Test number
- 428049568079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail65,799 miles (+41,722)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,799 miles
- Test number
- 150871434788
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass24,077 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 24,077 miles
- Test number
- 955313547707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,075 miles (-38,323)1 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,075 miles
- Test number
- 742169176966
- DangerousSubframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mount broken (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,398 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 62,398 miles
- Test number
- 718959386714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,391 miles (+35)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,391 miles
- Test number
- 890419899151
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,356 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,356 miles
- Test number
- 398703635020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,353 miles (+2,491)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,353 miles
- Test number
- 449696815095
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass59,862 miles (+5,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,862 miles
- Test number
- 326531112149
- 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)
Pass54,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 54,624 miles
- Test number
- 846371111105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,623 miles (+6,187)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,623 miles
- Test number
- 749511811151
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront offside spot lamp lens damaged
Pass48,436 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,436 miles
- Test number
- 422758490061
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass42,785 miles (+3,240)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,785 miles
- Test number
- 984989389085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,545 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 39,545 miles
- Test number
- 201618378066
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L25 MTO
- Does L25 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 MTO is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 MTO?
- The MOT on L25 MTO is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 MTO done?
- L25 MTO was recorded at 67,615 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
- Has L25 MTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 MTO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on L25 MTO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L25 MTO find?
- L25 MTO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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