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White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L36 HCYMOT history

L36 HCY is a white petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 51,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

L36 HCY white Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,429 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 HCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 HCY was last recorded at 51,429 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,212 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
1,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,429 miles
  • 2024 – 51,212 miles
  • 2023 – 50,489 miles
  • 2022 – 49,610 miles
  • 2021 – 48,920 miles
  • 2020 – 48,159 miles
  • 2019 – 47,445 miles
  • 2018 – 46,421 miles
  • 2017 – 45,104 miles
  • 2016 – 43,800 miles
  • 2015 – 42,459 miles
  • 2014 – 41,089 miles
  • 2013 – 39,813 miles
  • 2012 – 38,591 miles
  • 2011 – 37,088 miles
  • 2010 – 35,397 miles
  • 2009 – 33,846 miles
  • 2008 – 32,112 miles
  • 2007 – 30,561 miles
  • 2006 – 28,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,429 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,429 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    374964264111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,212 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    779881444642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,205 miles (+716)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    767764410916
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,489 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,489 miles
    Test number
    705931853322
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,610 miles (+690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    789421968220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s /f rear subframe mount poor condition

  6. Pass48,920 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    493792809830
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryO/s/f subframe mount poor condition

  7. Pass48,159 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    744148109277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,445 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    669177065386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail47,444 miles (+1,023)9 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    858005237697
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative and tell tell light not working (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake slightly low

  10. Pass46,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,421 miles
    Test number
    742674882200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,421 miles (+1,317)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,421 miles
    Test number
    661813416774
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE CRAKED (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass45,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    836434038210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,104 miles (+1,304)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    239959785014
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    278121644973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,800 miles (+1,341)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    896659344307
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

  16. Pass42,459 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,459 miles
    Test number
    835818645161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSurface cracks in offside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

  17. Fail42,459 miles (+1,370)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,459 miles
    Test number
    496218945190
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSurface cracks in offside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

  18. Pass41,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    428279044109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,089 miles (+1,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    359799044129
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass39,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    865942553180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,813 miles (+1,222)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    377871353161
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass38,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    419330262127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,591 miles (+1,503)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    437769752132
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leaks engine front area

  24. Pass37,088 miles (+1,691)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    796162851108
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  25. Pass35,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    582353350174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail35,397 miles (+1,551)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,397 miles
    Test number
    283752450411
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass33,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    292549349438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,846 miles (+1,734)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    552709949130
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass32,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    584269868161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,112 miles (+1,551)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    601289468172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall slight tearing

  31. Pass30,561 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,561 miles
    Test number
    730143777191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass28,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,553 miles
    Test number
    804985276139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 HCY

Does L36 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 HCY is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L36 HCY?
The MOT on L36 HCY is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 HCY done?
L36 HCY was recorded at 51,429 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 1,174 miles a year.
Has L36 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 HCY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L36 HCY 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 L36 HCY find?
L36 HCY passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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