Rover Mini
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L35 KWCMOT history
L35 KWC is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 40,549 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L35 KWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L35 KWC was last recorded at 40,549 miles on 30 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jan 2008: 60,077 miles, lower than 95,615 miles on 27 Jul 2007.
- 3 Feb 2017: 1,821 miles, lower than 99,093 miles on 12 Jan 2016.
- 7 Feb 2023: 3,930 miles, lower than 125,889 miles on 17 Dec 2021.
- 30 Jun 2025: 40,549 miles, lower than 44,372 miles on 7 Mar 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 44,372 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 40,549 miles
- 2024 – 44,372 miles
- 2023 – 3,930 miles
- 2021 – 125,889 miles
- 2018 – 21,327 miles
- 2017 – 1,823 miles
- 2016 – 99,093 miles
- 2015 – 96,829 miles
- 2009 – 96,437 miles
- 2008 – 96,012 miles
- 2007 – 95,615 miles
- 2006 – 94,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,549 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,549 miles (-3,823)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 40,549 miles
- Test number
- 423786451266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass44,372 miles (+39,943)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 44,372 miles
- Test number
- 122215271036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor pan corroding
Fail4,429 miles (+499)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,429 miles
- Test number
- 203186697871
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass3,930 miles (-121,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 3,930 miles
- Test number
- 369163867441
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass125,889 miles (+104,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 125,889 miles
- Test number
- 870279663189
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass21,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 21,327 miles
- Test number
- 712961573708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,327 miles (+19,210)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,327 miles
- Test number
- 864852758586
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested engine has bad misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Fail2,117 miles (+294)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,117 miles
- Test number
- 169929811718
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass1,823 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 1,823 miles
- Test number
- 319062725117
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/f back plate missing
- AdvisorySome corrosion to front of o/s outer sill
Fail1,821 miles (-97,272)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,821 miles
- Test number
- 112768928448
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f back plate mising
- AdvisorySome corrosion front of o/s outer sill
Pass99,093 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 99,093 miles
- Test number
- 597310595046
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn outer edge
Fail99,093 miles (+2,264)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,093 miles
- Test number
- 408926476754
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn outer edge
Pass96,829 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 96,829 miles
- Test number
- 119033315424
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteCrossion all round
- NoteSlight play in steering arm bushes
Fail96,826 miles (+389)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,826 miles
- Test number
- 677268205009
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteCrossion all round
- NoteSlight play in steering arm bushes
Pass96,437 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 96,437 miles
- Test number
- 602898009059
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail96,437 miles (+425)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,437 miles
- Test number
- 412417309043
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass96,012 miles (+35,935)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 96,012 miles
- Test number
- 232740418034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,077 miles (-35,538)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,077 miles
- Test number
- 971083808022
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass95,615 miles (+1,313)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 95,615 miles
- Test number
- 470058707273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 94,302 miles
- Test number
- 360244046489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,302 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,302 miles
- Test number
- 712135836242
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about L35 KWC
- Does L35 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L35 KWC expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L35 KWC?
- The MOT on L35 KWC expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L35 KWC done?
- L35 KWC was recorded at 40,549 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Has L35 KWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L35 KWC has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L35 KWC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 3 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L35 KWC find?
- L35 KWC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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