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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L456 WJRMOT history

L456 WJR is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2022.

L456 WJR red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
71,676 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 WJR
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
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 WJR was last recorded at 71,676 miles on 16 Jul 2022, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,366 miles · 21 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
1,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,676 miles
  • 2015 – 71,366 miles
  • 2014 – 70,530 miles
  • 2013 – 69,967 miles
  • 2012 – 69,457 miles
  • 2011 – 69,119 miles
  • 2010 – 65,519 miles
  • 2009 – 59,517 miles
  • 2008 – 55,545 miles
  • 2007 – 54,753 miles
  • 2006 – 54,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm slight play
  • AdvisoryTyres perished but not down to cords

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,676 miles (+310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    337581997998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm slight play
    • AdvisoryTyres perished but not down to cords

  2. Pass71,366 miles (+1)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    396293835215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Fail71,365 miles (+835)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    439323205254
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  4. Pass70,530 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    219003404234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail70,528 miles (+561)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    647548194114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass69,967 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    247103083181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,457 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    366168882152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,455 miles (+336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    685688772175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass69,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    648423901236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail69,119 miles (+3,600)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    217290591150
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass65,519 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    772427280166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass59,517 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    720088069185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,505 miles (+3,960)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    371101569142
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass55,545 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,545 miles
    Test number
    482096888144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,753 miles (+436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    282360397169
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,317 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    742737186102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,312 miles8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,312 miles
    Test number
    221156086494
    • 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 part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L456 WJR

Does L456 WJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L456 WJR expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L456 WJR?
The MOT on L456 WJR expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L456 WJR done?
L456 WJR was recorded at 71,676 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2022, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
Has L456 WJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 WJR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on L456 WJR 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 WJR find?
L456 WJR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear radius arm slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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