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

L34 UGKMOT history

L34 UGK is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 4,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

L34 UGK black Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
4,074 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 UGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L34 UGK was last recorded at 4,074 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2012: 1,599 miles, lower than 14,947 miles on 26 Apr 2012.

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
4,074 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 4,074 miles
  • 2023 – 3,737 miles
  • 2019 – 3,716 miles
  • 2018 – 3,197 miles
  • 2013 – 2,414 miles
  • 2012 – 1,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    4,074 miles
    Test number
    383274109117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail4,074 miles (+337)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,074 miles
    Test number
    479452092475
    • DangerousNearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass3,737 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    3,737 miles
    Test number
    483193604617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass3,716 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    3,716 miles
    Test number
    898901854758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail3,715 miles (+11)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,715 miles
    Test number
    850554908356
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail3,704 miles (+507)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,704 miles
    Test number
    447449758808
    • DangerousFront Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate in the wheel arch not correctly welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate in the wheel arch not correctly welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box join area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass3,197 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    3,197 miles
    Test number
    140017271313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,414 miles (+51)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    2,414 miles
    Test number
    879361123183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber weak.
  9. Fail2,363 miles (+764)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,363 miles
    Test number
    189327013110
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber weak.
  10. Pass1,599 miles (-13,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    1,599 miles
    Test number
    267298412425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail14,947 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,947 miles
    Test number
    706037012145
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L34 UGK

Does L34 UGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L34 UGK expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L34 UGK?
The MOT on L34 UGK expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L34 UGK done?
L34 UGK was recorded at 4,074 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
Has L34 UGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L34 UGK has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L34 UGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L34 UGK find?
L34 UGK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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