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Rover Mini

Green and White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L456 DDBMOT history

L456 DDB is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 51,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L456 DDB green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,784 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 DDB was last recorded at 51,784 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,917 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
867 miles
Average per year
1,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,784 miles
  • 2025 – 50,917 miles
  • 2024 – 50,789 miles
  • 2022 – 50,600 miles
  • 2020 – 50,336 miles
  • 2019 – 49,014 miles
  • 2018 – 46,136 miles
  • 2016 – 43,759 miles
  • 2014 – 43,559 miles
  • 2012 – 43,298 miles
  • 2011 – 42,884 miles
  • 2010 – 42,039 miles
  • 2009 – 40,415 miles
  • 2008 – 36,209 miles
  • 2007 – 30,619 miles
  • 2006 – 23,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,784 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,784 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    761196133027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,917 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    748930452466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,789 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    758638874938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,600 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,600 miles
    Test number
    279688585048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail50,594 miles (+258)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,594 miles
    Test number
    982898255574
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill front mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass50,336 miles (+1,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    194300521649
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,014 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,014 miles
    Test number
    495091327941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,954 miles (+52)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    799922020129
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Fail48,902 miles (+2,766)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    189342178872
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,136 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,136 miles
    Test number
    737548620620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail46,110 miles (+2,351)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    322536530531
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass43,759 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    244242277279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,749 miles (+190)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    427804594807
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass43,559 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,559 miles
    Test number
    839859014124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,555 miles (+257)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,555 miles
    Test number
    249485404415
    • 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  16. Pass43,298 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,298 miles
    Test number
    657461712377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,284 miles (+400)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    867185202359
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass42,884 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,884 miles
    Test number
    345195901344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,868 miles (+829)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,868 miles
    Test number
    736895691293
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail42,039 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    392115300378
    • Repaired at testFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

  21. Pass42,039 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    451215000417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,415 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    474289399269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,414 miles (+16)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    970337599248
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  24. Fail40,398 miles (+88)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    924258069201
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteTwo emission test carried out,gas analyser automatically defauting to a non cat test,mot manual & emissions book indicating a cat test,vehicle wont pass either.

  25. Fail40,310 miles (+4,101)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    340649029467
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass36,209 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    781844918194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,619 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    532148937099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,615 miles (+7,336)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    901606937085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  29. Pass23,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    373991116031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L456 DDB

Does L456 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L456 DDB is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L456 DDB?
The MOT on L456 DDB is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L456 DDB done?
L456 DDB was recorded at 51,784 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,393 miles a year.
Has L456 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 DDB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L456 DDB 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 L456 DDB find?
L456 DDB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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