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Purple and White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L26 DCXMOT history

L26 DCX is a purple and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 8,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

L26 DCX purple Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
8,612 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DCX was last recorded at 8,612 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 3,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2019: 89,114 miles, lower than 98,929 miles on 20 Mar 2019.
  • 16 Mar 2022: 438 miles, lower than 96,447 miles on 9 Apr 2021.

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
4,827 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 8,612 miles
  • 2023 – 4,827 miles
  • 2022 – 438 miles
  • 2021 – 96,447 miles
  • 2020 – 92,528 miles
  • 2019 – 89,114 miles
  • 2013 – 88,314 miles
  • 2012 – 78,661 miles
  • 2011 – 74,024 miles
  • 2010 – 74,021 miles
  • 2006 – 72,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,612 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,612 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    8,612 miles
    Test number
    937967945124
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass4,827 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    4,827 miles
    Test number
    368293348352
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail4,827 miles (+4,389)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,827 miles
    Test number
    577871982059
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass438 miles (-96,009)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    438 miles
    Test number
    785358285876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  5. Pass96,447 miles (+3,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    271499432168
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn steering wheel has slight push a pull play (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  6. Pass92,528 miles (+3,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,528 miles
    Test number
    773097082751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  7. Pass89,114 miles (-9,815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    742258210894
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Fail98,929 miles (+10,615)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    368349911466
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to access smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy when running

  9. Pass88,314 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    348215283017
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail88,301 miles (+9,640)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,301 miles
    Test number
    279130383008
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass78,661 miles (+4,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,661 miles
    Test number
    179372562404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass74,024 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    625007571081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,021 miles (+1,418)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    990734850391
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded on inner face
    • NoteSmall leak of grease noticed from n.s c.v boot

  14. Pass72,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,603 miles
    Test number
    564727896011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,603 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,603 miles
    Test number
    314506496013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L26 DCX

Does L26 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 DCX expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 DCX?
The MOT on L26 DCX expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 DCX done?
L26 DCX was recorded at 8,612 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024.
Has L26 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DCX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 DCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 DCX find?
L26 DCX passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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