Rover Mini
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,293 cc
L39 FHDMOT history
L39 FHD is a silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 87,256 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L39 FHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,293 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 2 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L39 FHD was last recorded at 87,256 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,881 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 375 miles
- Average per year
- 623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,256 miles
- 2025 – 86,881 miles
- 2024 – 86,173 miles
- 2023 – 85,881 miles
- 2022 – 84,951 miles
- 2021 – 83,759 miles
- 2020 – 82,781 miles
- 2019 – 81,623 miles
- 2018 – 80,802 miles
- 2017 – 79,745 miles
- 2016 – 77,660 miles
- 2013 – 76,284 miles
- 2011 – 75,609 miles
- 2010 – 75,299 miles
- 2008 – 75,127 miles
- 2007 – 75,088 miles
- 2006 – 74,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,256 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
O/S REAR BACK PLATE DAMP
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,256 miles (+375)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 87,256 miles
- Test number
- 469474707710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,881 miles (+708)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 86,881 miles
- Test number
- 591890830102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,173 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 86,173 miles
- Test number
- 907510684523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,881 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 85,881 miles
- Test number
- 878121423835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,951 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 84,951 miles
- Test number
- 776969518200
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryO/S REAR BACK PLATE DAMP
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,933 miles (+1,174)10 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,933 miles
- Test number
- 713919723248
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSteering column has an unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryO/S REAR BACK PLATE DAMP
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass83,759 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 83,759 miles
- Test number
- 327793454156
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,757 miles (+976)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 801743266427
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 82,781 miles
- Test number
- 544513537803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,781 miles (+1,158)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,781 miles
- Test number
- 995019355743
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass81,623 miles (+821)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 81,623 miles
- Test number
- 948600015308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,802 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,802 miles
- Test number
- 595202771435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,745 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,745 miles
- Test number
- 970320251018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,660 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,660 miles
- Test number
- 240554085320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,284 miles (+675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,284 miles
- Test number
- 448270323126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass75,609 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 75,609 miles
- Test number
- 938186831278
- NoteSteering column has slight play at its fixings
Fail75,608 miles (+14)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,608 miles
- Test number
- 275811831297
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fail75,594 miles (+295)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,594 miles
- Test number
- 545313381173
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Pass75,299 miles (+172)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,299 miles
- Test number
- 531204270176
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass75,127 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,127 miles
- Test number
- 591520688260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail75,112 miles (+24)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,112 miles
- Test number
- 272945998021
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass75,088 miles (+512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 75,088 miles
- Test number
- 282531407123
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass74,576 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 74,576 miles
- Test number
- 650670346012
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about L39 FHD
- Does L39 FHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L39 FHD is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L39 FHD?
- The MOT on L39 FHD is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L39 FHD done?
- L39 FHD was recorded at 87,256 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 623 miles a year.
- Has L39 FHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L39 FHD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L39 FHD 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 L39 FHD find?
- L39 FHD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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