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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass97,264 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE STABILIZER BAR TOP OF ENGINE TO BULK HEAD WORNRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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)
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass93,877 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    641835984518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,225 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,225 miles
    Test number
    710079862691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,579 miles
    Test number
    916095083364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass92,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,333 miles
    Test number
    670932956102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Pass84,822 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    353981038347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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
  29. Pass83,484 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    514710127279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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)
  31. 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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