Rover Mini
Red and Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc
L41 RMEMOT history
L41 RME is a red and black petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 93,444 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L41 RME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L41 RME was last recorded at 93,444 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jun 2017: 87,052 miles, lower than 87,063 miles on 28 May 2015.
- 3 Sept 2021: 87,366 miles, lower than 87,510 miles on 12 Jun 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 92,497 miles · 20 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 947 miles
- Average per year
- 401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,444 miles
- 2024 – 92,497 miles
- 2023 – 88,764 miles
- 2022 – 87,489 miles
- 2021 – 87,366 miles
- 2020 – 87,510 miles
- 2019 – 87,359 miles
- 2018 – 87,296 miles
- 2017 – 87,052 miles
- 2015 – 87,063 miles
- 2006 – 85,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,444 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
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 Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe has had a welding repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,444 miles (+947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 93,444 miles
- Test number
- 177296725129
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass92,497 miles (+3,733)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 92,497 miles
- Test number
- 306251039407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear sub frame weld repaiered (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,764 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 88,764 miles
- Test number
- 769339503081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail88,763 miles (+1,274)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,763 miles
- Test number
- 242624962094
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass87,489 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 87,489 miles
- Test number
- 455154253123
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe has had a welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail87,488 miles (+122)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,488 miles
- Test number
- 622090054097
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake drum back plate insecure bolts loose (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake drum back plate insecure bolts loose (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe has had a welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass87,366 miles (-144)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 87,366 miles
- Test number
- 925435067351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,510 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,510 miles
- Test number
- 875939076907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,359 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,359 miles
- Test number
- 159321796801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,296 miles (+244)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 87,296 miles
- Test number
- 414240403284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,052 miles (-11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,052 miles
- Test number
- 212638282727
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass87,063 miles (+1,459)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 87,063 miles
- Test number
- 267028045437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 85,604 miles
- Test number
- 982597126078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,604 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,604 miles
- Test number
- 150103526041
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †O/S/ SUBFRAME MOUNT IN POOR CONDITION
Questions about L41 RME
- Does L41 RME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L41 RME expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L41 RME?
- The MOT on L41 RME expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L41 RME done?
- L41 RME was recorded at 93,444 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 401 miles a year.
- Has L41 RME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L41 RME has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L41 RME ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L41 RME find?
- L41 RME passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills; rear sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame welded.
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