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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

L40 TPSMOT history

L40 TPS is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
40,339 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TPS was last recorded at 40,339 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,583 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,339 miles
  • 2025 – 39,583 miles
  • 2024 – 38,175 miles
  • 2023 – 36,241 miles
  • 2017 – 36,188 miles
  • 2015 – 35,938 miles
  • 2014 – 34,847 miles
  • 2013 – 34,210 miles
  • 2012 – 33,339 miles
  • 2011 – 32,517 miles
  • 2010 – 31,676 miles
  • 2009 – 30,830 miles
  • 2008 – 29,948 miles
  • 2007 – 28,700 miles
  • 2006 – 27,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,339 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,339 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    755567588518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,583 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,583 miles
    Test number
    555100794200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,175 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,175 miles
    Test number
    882968928015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,241 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    819548742107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,188 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    937339453891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,938 miles (+1,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    905792551234
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryO/s.tyre perished on outer wall.

  7. Pass34,847 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,847 miles
    Test number
    589687014273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/R tyre perrishing on outer sidewall

  8. Fail34,847 miles (+637)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,847 miles
    Test number
    916447414279
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/R tyre perrishing on outer sidewall

  9. Pass34,210 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    746025123208
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded.
    • NoteO/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

  10. Fail34,210 miles (+871)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    607765023220
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded.
    • NoteO/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

  11. Pass33,339 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,339 miles
    Test number
    967287522268
    • NoteAll 4 front ball joint dust covers leaking greese
    • NoteVarius areas of under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  12. Fail33,337 miles (+820)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,337 miles
    Test number
    895491122229
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 front ball joint dust covers leaking greese
    • NoteVarius areas of under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  13. Pass32,517 miles (+841)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    276618421232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth sills showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteO/s.front tyre worn on inner edge.

  14. Pass31,676 miles (+846)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,676 miles
    Test number
    663924820286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

  15. Pass30,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    901636119246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,830 miles (+882)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    122955919236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass29,948 miles (+1,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    792659028215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront floors to sills showing signs of corrosion.

  18. Pass28,700 miles (+1,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    721427227295
    • NoteBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

  19. Pass27,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    192900236228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,135 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    313846626474
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L40 TPS

Does L40 TPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TPS is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 TPS?
The MOT on L40 TPS is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 TPS done?
L40 TPS was recorded at 40,339 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 665 miles a year.
Has L40 TPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TPS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on L40 TPS 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 TPS find?
L40 TPS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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