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Rover Mini

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L2 GHDMOT history

L2 GHD is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 54,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L2 GHD black Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,382 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 GHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 GHD was last recorded at 54,382 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,092 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,382 miles
  • 2025 – 54,092 miles
  • 2024 – 53,617 miles
  • 2023 – 53,141 miles
  • 2022 – 52,713 miles
  • 2021 – 52,197 miles
  • 2020 – 52,013 miles
  • 2019 – 51,836 miles
  • 2018 – 51,717 miles
  • 2017 – 51,469 miles
  • 2016 – 50,914 miles
  • 2015 – 50,870 miles
  • 2014 – 50,666 miles
  • 2013 – 50,213 miles
  • 2012 – 49,450 miles
  • 2011 – 48,380 miles
  • 2010 – 47,024 miles
  • 2009 – 45,791 miles
  • 2008 – 44,580 miles
  • 2007 – 43,506 miles
  • 2006 – 41,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,382 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Inner edge worn ----145/70/12

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but still readable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,382 miles (+290)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    135726218593
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass54,092 miles (+475)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    926683470502
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass53,617 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    393405964032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Inner edge worn ----145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail53,601 miles (+460)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    803233135479
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Inner edge worn ----145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass53,141 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    298861783884
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail53,137 miles (+424)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    288699604693
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass52,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,713 miles
    Test number
    701953675265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,713 miles (+516)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,713 miles
    Test number
    642124309159
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass52,197 miles (+184)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,197 miles
    Test number
    471207692022
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass52,013 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,013 miles
    Test number
    761713252176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,010 miles (+174)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    240617298603
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass51,836 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    480119615322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,717 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    794279939708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass51,469 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,469 miles
    Test number
    548197559164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass50,914 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    239262904078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,870 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,870 miles
    Test number
    469503315206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    239852814286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,666 miles (+453)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    458367704233
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass50,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,213 miles
    Test number
    949443103269
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play

  20. Fail50,209 miles (+759)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    227573803296
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play

  21. Pass49,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,450 miles
    Test number
    198562292136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,450 miles (+1,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,450 miles
    Test number
    795131392121
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass48,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    259614691463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,380 miles (+1,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    417784091155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass47,024 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,024 miles
    Test number
    393460300244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,791 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    194428509253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    513273998133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,580 miles (+1,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,580 miles
    Test number
    720863198156
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass43,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    143684797144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,506 miles (+2,347)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    683083897187
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  31. Pass41,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    220835396185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail41,159 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    520315896177
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L2 GHD

Does L2 GHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 GHD is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 GHD?
The MOT on L2 GHD is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 GHD done?
L2 GHD was recorded at 54,382 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 654 miles a year.
Has L2 GHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 GHD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 GHD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L2 GHD find?
L2 GHD passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; fuel cap seal perishing, and 5 more.

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