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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L32 YPVMOT history

L32 YPV is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 36,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L32 YPV red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
36,910 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L32 YPV
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
28 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L32 YPV was last recorded at 36,910 miles on 29 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,908 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,910 miles
  • 2025 – 36,744 miles
  • 2024 – 36,743 miles
  • 2023 – 36,583 miles
  • 2022 – 36,510 miles
  • 2021 – 36,439 miles
  • 2020 – 36,140 miles
  • 2018 – 36,123 miles
  • 2016 – 36,027 miles
  • 2014 – 33,879 miles
  • 2013 – 33,821 miles
  • 2012 – 28,664 miles
  • 2011 – 18,900 miles
  • 2010 – 13,907 miles
  • 2009 – 13,692 miles
  • 2008 – 13,476 miles
  • 2007 – 13,336 miles
  • 2006 – 12,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,910 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,910 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    36,910 miles
    Test number
    579195773124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,908 miles (+164)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    798573759987
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,744 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    908687661960
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded slightly.

  4. Pass36,743 miles (+160)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    767576409861
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,583 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,583 miles
    Test number
    896680617276
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail36,583 miles (+73)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,583 miles
    Test number
    151616191951
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,510 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    363359895096
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail36,509 miles (+70)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    790172115199
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass36,439 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    644649848399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,140 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    630498756859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail36,139 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,139 miles
    Test number
    395809678692
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass36,123 miles (+96)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,123 miles
    Test number
    139625922993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVarious body corrosion

  13. Pass36,027 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    358634744435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  14. Fail36,027 miles (+2,148)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    683993620826
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  15. Pass33,879 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    898446054365
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail33,874 miles (+53)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,874 miles
    Test number
    325653534495
    • 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass33,821 miles (+5,157)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    838380023162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth (a) panels rusted requires attention becoming insecure
    • NoteOffside rear at front edge of subframe blister of rust not holed

  18. Pass28,664 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,664 miles
    Test number
    259299022488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side front lower wing (lower A panel coroded)

  19. Fail28,664 miles (+9,764)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,664 miles
    Test number
    105188012187
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side front lower wing (lower A panel coroded)

  20. Pass18,900 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    468876291009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

  21. Fail18,900 miles (+4,993)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    168336491092
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perished
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

  22. Pass13,907 miles (+215)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,907 miles
    Test number
    990179310137
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteO/s front outer sill corroded
    • NoteO/s rear subframe lightly corroded
    • NotePetrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass13,692 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,692 miles
    Test number
    863803699091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly corroded
    • NoteRear subframe slightly corroded

  24. Fail13,692 miles (+216)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,692 miles
    Test number
    623072799083
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly corroded
    • NoteRear subframe slightly corroded

  25. Pass13,476 miles (+140)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    13,476 miles
    Test number
    704510668009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills rusting

  26. Pass13,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,336 miles
    Test number
    230517747035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,336 miles (+941)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,336 miles
    Test number
    961565347042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass12,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,395 miles
    Test number
    392257146072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,395 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,395 miles
    Test number
    893627146006
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about L32 YPV

Does L32 YPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L32 YPV is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L32 YPV?
The MOT on L32 YPV is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L32 YPV done?
L32 YPV was recorded at 36,910 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has L32 YPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L32 YPV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L32 YPV 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 L32 YPV find?
L32 YPV passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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