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Rover Mini

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

L29 MRYMOT history

L29 MRY is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 1,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
1,631 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MRY was last recorded at 1,631 miles on 1 May 2025, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2014: 98,725 miles, lower than 99,141 miles on 13 May 2013.
  • 19 Sept 2015: 168 miles, lower than 99,730 miles on 13 Sept 2014.

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
1,500 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,631 miles
  • 2023 – 1,500 miles
  • 2022 – 1,452 miles
  • 2020 – 1,202 miles
  • 2019 – 1,116 miles
  • 2018 – 951 miles
  • 2017 – 646 miles
  • 2016 – 643 miles
  • 2015 – 168 miles
  • 2014 – 99,730 miles
  • 2013 – 99,141 miles
  • 2011 – 95,779 miles
  • 2010 – 85,670 miles
  • 2009 – 76,345 miles
  • 2008 – 74,763 miles
  • 2007 – 73,080 miles
  • 2006 – 68,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,631 miles
  • AdvisoryDispwitch worn
  • AdvisoryFog lamp bulb requires replacement - red paint is fading
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,631 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    1,631 miles
    Test number
    446302746822
    • AdvisoryDispwitch worn
    • AdvisoryFog lamp bulb requires replacement - red paint is fading
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass1,500 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    1,500 miles
    Test number
    136406311597
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass1,452 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    1,452 miles
    Test number
    737750283677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,202 miles (+86)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    1,202 miles
    Test number
    852074197812
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated main battery cable (4.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass1,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    1,116 miles
    Test number
    254710197916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail1,116 miles (+165)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,116 miles
    Test number
    856082426557
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass951 miles (+305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    951 miles
    Test number
    755266738612
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass646 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    646 miles
    Test number
    877591701836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail643 miles (+475)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    643 miles
    Test number
    620347785851
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass168 miles (-99,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    168 miles
    Test number
    370163955133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass99,730 miles (+1,005)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    358086754219
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Fail98,725 miles (-416)18 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    627282234125
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber bushes perished
    • NoteO/S Front Shockabsorber Bush Perished
    • NoteO/S/F Brake starting to bind

  13. Pass99,141 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    887733733148
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail99,081 miles (+3,302)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,081 miles
    Test number
    185705583442
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass95,779 miles (+1,223)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,779 miles
    Test number
    998904371215
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHandbrake cable not correctly located

  16. Fail94,556 miles (+8,886)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    126139431293
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass85,670 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    281724870238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,345 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    544150169243
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront sub-frame corroding
    • NoteN/S/F wheel arch trim insecure
    • NoteO/S/R outer shock absorber sleeve corroding
    • NoteRear sub-frame corroding

  19. Fail76,345 miles (+1,582)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    320180069474
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront sub-frame corroding
    • NoteN/S/F wheel arch trim insecure
    • NoteO/S/R outer shock absorber sleeve corroding
    • NoteRear sub-frame corroding

  20. Pass74,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    694723838101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,763 miles (+1,683)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    802176688019
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass73,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    553272287047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,080 miles (+4,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    752051787057
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  24. Pass68,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    981044586096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,877 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    761033286017
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 MRY

Does L29 MRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 MRY expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 MRY?
The MOT on L29 MRY expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 MRY done?
L29 MRY was recorded at 1,631 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025.
Has L29 MRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MRY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L29 MRY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 MRY find?
L29 MRY passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 3 advisories: dispwitch worn; fog lamp bulb requires replacement - red paint is fading; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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