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Rover Mini

Turquoise · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L40 ABOMOT history

L40 ABO is a turquoise petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L40 ABO turquoise Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
97,415 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ABO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ABO was last recorded at 97,415 miles on 28 May 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2006: 78,367 miles, lower than 78,372 miles on 3 Feb 2006.
  • 31 Aug 2015: 73,642 miles, lower than 93,592 miles on 16 Sept 2014.

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
97,252 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,415 miles
  • 2025 – 97,252 miles
  • 2024 – 97,144 miles
  • 2022 – 97,047 miles
  • 2021 – 96,466 miles
  • 2020 – 96,446 miles
  • 2017 – 96,399 miles
  • 2016 – 94,976 miles
  • 2015 – 93,747 miles
  • 2014 – 93,592 miles
  • 2011 – 91,331 miles
  • 2009 – 88,288 miles
  • 2008 – 85,978 miles
  • 2007 – 82,492 miles
  • 2006 – 78,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,415 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,415 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    939774522387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,252 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    700201291424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,144 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    318730694308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,047 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    877002776640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,466 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,466 miles
    Test number
    788356907890
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded- rear wheel bearings slight play-front floor corroded-rear subframe corroded-rear and front chassie legs corroded-

  6. Pass96,446 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    428592308766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass96,399 miles (+1,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,399 miles
    Test number
    543062838036
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass94,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    974216472899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail94,975 miles (+1,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    816236596446
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass93,747 miles (+20,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    447662329148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

  11. Fail73,642 miles (-19,950)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    938403145225
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

  12. Pass93,592 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    486899254249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    176453601171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,331 miles (+3,043)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    816250791098
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass88,288 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    142940059398
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail88,285 miles (+2,307)1 dangerous23 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    910952599201
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass85,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    530003768264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,978 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    270064258266
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Fail85,978 miles (+3,486)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    141095858153
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass82,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    254168137423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,492 miles (+4,125)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    320652807122
    • FailureAll position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass78,367 miles (-5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,367 miles
    Test number
    583489736023
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSeats slightly loose
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail78,372 miles11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    331804036080
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSeats slightly loose

Questions about L40 ABO

Does L40 ABO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ABO is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ABO?
The MOT on L40 ABO is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ABO done?
L40 ABO was recorded at 97,415 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 938 miles a year.
Has L40 ABO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ABO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L40 ABO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 ABO find?
L40 ABO passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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