
Rover Mini
Red and White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L456EOFMOT history
L456EOF is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,264 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 97,264 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
L456EOF was last recorded at 97,264 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Oct 2023: 96,804 miles, lower than 98,441 miles on 27 Oct 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,250 miles · 2 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 876 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryENGINE STABILIZER BAR TOP OF ENGINE TO BULK HEAD WORNRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2014
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,264 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 97,264 miles
- Test number
- 509920926976
- AdvisoryENGINE STABILIZER BAR TOP OF ENGINE TO BULK HEAD WORN
Fail97,250 miles (+425)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,250 miles
- Test number
- 662242842347
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking tabs on ball joint not applied x2 (5.3.4 (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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working switch damaged (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE STABILIZER BAR TOP OF ENGINE TO BULK HEAD WORN
Pass96,825 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 96,825 miles
- Test number
- 302560618045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play nearside rear radius arm
Fail96,825 miles (+21)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,825 miles
- Test number
- 585329567033
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play nearside rear radius arm
Fail96,804 miles (-1,637)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,804 miles
- Test number
- 360203673718
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor/battery box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass98,441 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 98,441 miles
- Test number
- 980971906432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail96,417 miles (+1,274)24 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,417 miles
- Test number
- 898862790162
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill/heelboard (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch, behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch, infront of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance closng panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play both rear radius arms
Pass95,143 miles (+1,266)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 95,143 miles
- Test number
- 492176540141
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded, cant see beyond side sqirts
Pass93,877 miles (+652)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,877 miles
- Test number
- 641835984518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,225 miles (+646)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 93,225 miles
- Test number
- 710079862691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,579 miles
- Test number
- 916095083364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,579 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,579 miles
- Test number
- 610108682853
- Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Fail92,579 miles (+246)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,579 miles
- Test number
- 622831253523
- FailureNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Pass92,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 92,333 miles
- Test number
- 670932956102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,333 miles (+724)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,333 miles
- Test number
- 562890142964
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass91,609 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 91,609 miles
- Test number
- 688293715199
- NotePlastic cover sills fitted
- NoteRear subframe starting to corrode
Fail91,609 miles (+2,347)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,609 miles
- Test number
- 646566105111
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NotePlastic cover sills fitted
Pass89,262 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,262 miles
- Test number
- 828983994033
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NotePLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Fail89,262 miles (+824)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,262 miles
- Test number
- 905180094026
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NotePLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Pass88,438 miles (+13)1 dangerous6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,438 miles
- Test number
- 879862813101
- DangerousBonnet safety catch is missing
- NoteFront floor pans corroded
- NoteO/s & n/s rear sub frame mount surrounding areas corroded
- NoteO/s/r wheel bearing noisey
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f upper ball joint
Pass88,425 miles (+759)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 88,425 miles
- Test number
- 419787921356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteGeneral surface corrosion.
Pass87,666 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,666 miles
- Test number
- 404386100314
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front floors corroded
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f ball joints and hub
Fail87,664 miles (+1,577)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,664 miles
- Test number
- 762510900301
- DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass86,087 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 86,087 miles
- Test number
- 271230519307
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBattery box rusted
Fail86,086 miles (+1,264)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,086 miles
- Test number
- 240257909318
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBattery box rusted
Pass84,822 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 84,822 miles
- Test number
- 353981038347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,814 miles (+11)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,814 miles
- Test number
- 203899728390
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Fail84,803 miles (+1,319)12 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,803 miles
- Test number
- 533610018207
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSurface corrosion on steel brake pipes front & rear
Pass83,484 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 83,484 miles
- Test number
- 514710127279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,482 miles (+3,615)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,482 miles
- Test number
- 332658317244
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Pass79,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 79,867 miles
- Test number
- 530055916255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L456EOF
- When is the MOT due on L456EOF?
- The MOT on L456EOF is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L456EOF done?
- L456EOF was recorded at 97,264 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 876 miles a year.
- Has L456EOF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L456EOF has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L456EOF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L456EOF find?
- L456EOF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: engine stabilizer bar top of engine to bulk head worn.
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