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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L288 YDLMOT history

L288 YDL is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 12 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 44,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L288 YDL red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,799 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 YDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 YDL was last recorded at 44,799 miles on 21 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2026: 44,799 miles, lower than 46,018 miles on 16 Oct 2024.

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
46,018 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,799 miles
  • 2024 – 46,018 miles
  • 2023 – 46,009 miles
  • 2022 – 41,045 miles
  • 2020 – 40,835 miles
  • 2019 – 36,059 miles
  • 2018 – 34,937 miles
  • 2017 – 34,688 miles
  • 2016 – 34,219 miles
  • 2015 – 33,601 miles
  • 2014 – 30,830 miles
  • 2013 – 30,739 miles
  • 2012 – 30,565 miles
  • 2011 – 30,470 miles
  • 2010 – 29,891 miles
  • 2009 – 29,540 miles
  • 2008 – 28,935 miles
  • 2007 – 27,131 miles
  • 2006 – 24,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,799 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle covered with under seal

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,799 miles (-1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    494524716640
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered with under seal

  2. Pass46,018 miles (+9)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    241588754187
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass46,009 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    871200509796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,045 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    155409759250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slight corroded

  5. Fail40,835 miles (+4,776)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    755681904722
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted arch loose and sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass36,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    309168005581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail36,054 miles (+4)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,054 miles
    Test number
    848613150440
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail36,050 miles (+1,113)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,050 miles
    Test number
    578617272528
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    286729654045
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail34,937 miles (+249)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    350567532750
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass34,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    557146345208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edge

  12. Fail34,688 miles (+469)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    453616471289
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Pass34,219 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    888750181008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail34,219 miles (+618)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    960764614429
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass33,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    589485326439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,601 miles (+2,771)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    409201802143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR SILL (5.2.6)

  17. Pass30,830 miles (+91)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    377497354140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have slight corrosion

  18. Pass30,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,739 miles
    Test number
    305649463105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail30,739 miles (+174)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,739 miles
    Test number
    135449863117
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass30,565 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    849554472125
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise front pipe in poor condition

  21. Fail30,565 miles (+95)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    899683772126
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise front pipe in poor condition

  22. Pass30,470 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    778966761155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  23. Fail30,470 miles (+579)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    347476061185
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteRear sub

  24. Pass29,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    643582370181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,891 miles (+351)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    920480470110
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteStrong advise,rear tyres perrished and starting to split.poor condition.

  26. Pass29,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    813273289159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,540 miles (+605)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,540 miles
    Test number
    584033899065
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass28,935 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,935 miles
    Test number
    300738658044
    • NoteN.S. sill starting to corrode.
    • NoteO.S. Sill starting to corrode.
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  29. Fail28,935 miles (+1,804)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,935 miles
    Test number
    260163858083
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteO.S. Sill starting to corrode.

  30. Fail27,131 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    360265247038
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass27,131 miles (+2,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    552365147015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  32. Pass24,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    192057046006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail24,422 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    790504446056
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about L288 YDL

Does L288 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L288 YDL is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L288 YDL?
The MOT on L288 YDL 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 L288 YDL done?
L288 YDL was recorded at 44,799 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has L288 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 YDL has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L288 YDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L288 YDL find?
L288 YDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle covered with under seal.

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