Rover Mini
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc
L40 JOBMOT history
L40 JOB is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 57,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 57,546 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,584 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 JOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 4 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 JOB was last recorded at 57,546 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 57,546 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,584 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,546 miles
- 2025 – 56,227 miles
- 2024 – 54,928 miles
- 2023 – 54,912 miles
- 2022 – 53,694 miles
- 2021 – 52,557 miles
- 2020 – 52,258 miles
- 2019 – 51,649 miles
- 2018 – 50,776 miles
- 2017 – 49,203 miles
- 2016 – 48,705 miles
- 2015 – 48,376 miles
- 2014 – 46,869 miles
- 2013 – 44,398 miles
- 2012 – 42,282 miles
- 2011 – 39,861 miles
- 2010 – 37,393 miles
- 2009 – 34,618 miles
- 2008 – 31,241 miles
- 2007 – 28,709 miles
- 2006 – 25,607 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,546 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear both tyres are worn on outer edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,546 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 57,546 miles
- Test number
- 881380079657
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres are worn on outer edges
Fail57,546 miles (+1,319)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,546 miles
- Test number
- 209224565096
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres are worn on outer edges
Pass56,227 miles (+47)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 56,227 miles
- Test number
- 839861641529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,180 miles (+1,252)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,180 miles
- Test number
- 425472843869
- 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))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,928 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 54,928 miles
- Test number
- 863415370708
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,912 miles (+1,218)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,912 miles
- Test number
- 659833794312
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes front middle and rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes front middle and rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront full beam and fog lights slightly affecting headlamp (o/s/f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass53,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 53,694 miles
- Test number
- 102093345069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,694 miles (+1,137)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,694 miles
- Test number
- 639099378929
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass52,557 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 52,557 miles
- Test number
- 456055182899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,557 miles (+121)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,557 miles
- Test number
- 816923820854
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass52,436 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 52,436 miles
- Test number
- 971664041682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,258 miles (+609)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 52,258 miles
- Test number
- 294719120980
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass51,649 miles (+873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 51,649 miles
- Test number
- 501279467560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass50,776 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,776 miles
- Test number
- 655455848880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail50,761 miles (+1,558)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,761 miles
- Test number
- 289461401939
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass49,203 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 49,203 miles
- Test number
- 182085676610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,176 miles (+471)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,176 miles
- Test number
- 690674484909
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside 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 (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Pass48,705 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 48,705 miles
- Test number
- 428219021481
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail48,705 miles (+329)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,705 miles
- Test number
- 194513807200
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass48,376 miles (+1,507)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,376 miles
- Test number
- 448822165086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass46,869 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 46,869 miles
- Test number
- 886016864032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,796 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,796 miles
- Test number
- 739015254053
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass44,398 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 44,398 miles
- Test number
- 947738053035
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass42,282 miles (+2,421)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,282 miles
- Test number
- 928230162049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,861 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,861 miles
- Test number
- 147111961481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail39,861 miles (+2,468)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,861 miles
- Test number
- 938161061063
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass37,393 miles (+2,775)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,393 miles
- Test number
- 503022460002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,618 miles (+3,377)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 34,618 miles
- Test number
- 963244469096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,241 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 31,241 miles
- Test number
- 574935948071
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass28,709 miles (+3,102)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 28,709 miles
- Test number
- 131310567043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,607 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,607 miles
- Test number
- 213985966038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about L40 JOB
- Does L40 JOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JOB is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 JOB?
- The MOT on L40 JOB is valid until 9 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 JOB done?
- L40 JOB was recorded at 57,546 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
- Has L40 JOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 JOB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 JOB 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 L40 JOB find?
- L40 JOB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear both tyres are worn on outer edges.
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