Rover Mini
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc
L42 CRUMOT history
L42 CRU is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 90,103 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L42 CRU
- 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
- 28 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L42 CRU was last recorded at 90,103 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,854 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 249 miles
- Average per year
- 1,144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,103 miles
- 2025 – 89,854 miles
- 2024 – 89,839 miles
- 2023 – 89,057 miles
- 2022 – 88,760 miles
- 2021 – 88,428 miles
- 2020 – 87,886 miles
- 2019 – 86,729 miles
- 2018 – 85,618 miles
- 2017 – 84,233 miles
- 2016 – 83,307 miles
- 2015 – 81,332 miles
- 2014 – 80,109 miles
- 2013 – 78,448 miles
- 2012 – 77,501 miles
- 2011 – 75,856 miles
- 2010 – 74,606 miles
- 2009 – 72,411 miles
- 2008 – 72,045 miles
- 2006 – 69,993 miles
- 2005 – 65,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,103 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.
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,103 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 90,103 miles
- Test number
- 793068105836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,854 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 89,854 miles
- Test number
- 275090316030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,839 miles (+782)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 89,839 miles
- Test number
- 152228537887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,057 miles (+297)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 89,057 miles
- Test number
- 759931667722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,760 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 88,760 miles
- Test number
- 809124979070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,428 miles (+542)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,428 miles
- Test number
- 556032561539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,886 miles (+1,157)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 87,886 miles
- Test number
- 398619310545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,729 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,729 miles
- Test number
- 524411930799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,618 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,618 miles
- Test number
- 507091682976
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,233 miles
- Test number
- 454910877140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,233 miles (+926)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,233 miles
- Test number
- 881399446671
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass83,307 miles (+1,975)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 83,307 miles
- Test number
- 242697033123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,332 miles (+1,223)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,332 miles
- Test number
- 728622875034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,109 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 657120984040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Fail80,103 miles (+1,655)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,103 miles
- Test number
- 236333074036
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,448 miles
- Test number
- 927711473001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,448 miles (+947)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,448 miles
- Test number
- 108356263002
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,501 miles (+1,645)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,501 miles
- Test number
- 329806262060
- NoteCracking on o/s & n/s front tyres, outer side wall
Pass75,856 miles (+1,250)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 75,856 miles
- Test number
- 677776171092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,606 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 74,606 miles
- Test number
- 462247870037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,541 miles (+2,130)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,541 miles
- Test number
- 700002960099
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass72,411 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 72,411 miles
- Test number
- 494337859051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,390 miles (+345)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,390 miles
- Test number
- 933296859015
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,045 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 72,045 miles
- Test number
- 864487678011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,041 miles (+2,048)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,041 miles
- Test number
- 121764578423
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass69,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 69,993 miles
- Test number
- 843590346303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,986 miles (+4,371)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,986 miles
- Test number
- 181570346353
- FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass65,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2006
- Odometer
- 65,615 miles
- Test number
- 961049615171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L42 CRU
- Does L42 CRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 CRU is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L42 CRU?
- The MOT on L42 CRU is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L42 CRU done?
- L42 CRU was recorded at 90,103 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,144 miles a year.
- Has L42 CRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L42 CRU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2017.
- Has the mileage on L42 CRU 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 L42 CRU find?
- L42 CRU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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