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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L43 ULBMOT history

L43 ULB is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

L43 ULB red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
92,052 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 ULB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 ULB was last recorded at 92,052 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,959 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
2,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,052 miles
  • 2024 – 91,959 miles
  • 2023 – 91,803 miles
  • 2021 – 91,576 miles
  • 2019 – 90,125 miles
  • 2017 – 85,692 miles
  • 2016 – 80,476 miles
  • 2015 – 73,691 miles
  • 2014 – 67,720 miles
  • 2013 – 64,084 miles
  • 2012 – 60,546 miles
  • 2011 – 58,018 miles
  • 2010 – 56,481 miles
  • 2009 – 54,281 miles
  • 2008 – 50,647 miles
  • 2007 – 50,459 miles
  • 2006 – 50,111 miles
  • 2005 – 49,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,052 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive & Offside front jacloing point alao corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,052 miles (+93)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,052 miles
    Test number
    544186720489
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive & Offside front jacloing point alao corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,959 miles (+156)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,959 miles
    Test number
    770633794503
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,803 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,803 miles
    Test number
    860592680600
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail91,798 miles (+222)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,798 miles
    Test number
    806880734448
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass91,576 miles (+1,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    552035875471
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak on clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,125 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,125 miles
    Test number
    348133723798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    804759640726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,690 miles (+5,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    924880003576
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass80,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    273384759758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,476 miles (+129)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    426673559481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail80,347 miles (+6,656)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    193108664440
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  12. Pass73,691 miles (+5,971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    615275715256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass67,720 miles (+3,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    137006824225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass64,084 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,084 miles
    Test number
    146042423284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,546 miles (+2,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    987251622224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass58,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    958258211292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,018 miles (+1,537)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    728238511265
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHead lamp beam patern poor
    • NoteWipers smeery

  18. Pass56,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    310497110488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,481 miles (+2,200)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    100445600279
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteBoth front floors damaged
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at manifold area

  20. Pass54,281 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    572509699107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,647 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    394087278190
    • NoteSlight bind O/S/R Brake
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear subframe

  22. Fail50,641 miles (+182)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    214787178476
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight bind O/S/R Brake
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear subframe

  23. Pass50,459 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    550162897191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,111 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    642542406216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,103 miles (+472)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    470581906257
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteN/s/r subframe showing advanced corrosion

  26. Pass49,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    700555095103
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail49,631 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    431375195130
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L43 ULB

Does L43 ULB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 ULB expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 ULB?
The MOT on L43 ULB expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 ULB done?
L43 ULB was recorded at 92,052 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 2,120 miles a year.
Has L43 ULB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 ULB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L43 ULB 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 L43 ULB find?
L43 ULB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive & offside front jacloing point alao corroded; nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear.

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