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Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L45 CRYMOT history

L45 CRY is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 34,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L45 CRY blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
34,361 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 CRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 CRY was last recorded at 34,361 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2007: 22,047 miles, lower than 27,981 miles on 4 Apr 2006.
  • 8 Jul 2011: 26,182 miles, lower than 260,986 miles on 27 Jun 2011.

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
34,361 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,361 miles
  • 2025 – 32,571 miles
  • 2024 – 30,899 miles
  • 2023 – 29,595 miles
  • 2022 – 28,672 miles
  • 2021 – 28,550 miles
  • 2020 – 28,400 miles
  • 2019 – 28,394 miles
  • 2018 – 28,367 miles
  • 2017 – 28,264 miles
  • 2016 – 28,150 miles
  • 2015 – 27,888 miles
  • 2013 – 27,508 miles
  • 2012 – 27,319 miles
  • 2011 – 26,182 miles
  • 2010 – 24,766 miles
  • 2009 – 23,806 miles
  • 2008 – 23,107 miles
  • 2007 – 22,047 miles
  • 2006 – 27,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,361 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheelsRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    34,361 miles
    Test number
    743804816838
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

  2. Fail34,361 miles (+1,790)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,361 miles
    Test number
    905345889892
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

  3. Pass32,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,571 miles
    Test number
    677043215425
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels

  4. Fail32,570 miles (+1,671)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    248332644529
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels

  5. Pass30,899 miles (+1,304)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,899 miles
    Test number
    414780455657
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/underseal left /right /front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass29,595 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,595 miles
    Test number
    656574649990
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail29,594 miles (+922)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,594 miles
    Test number
    455881982743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass28,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    849340615347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body covered in underseal

  9. Fail28,672 miles (+7)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    903547604181
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body covered in underseal

  10. Fail28,665 miles (+115)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    195816105026
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  11. Pass28,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    422187403915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail28,550 miles (+150)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    925539713352
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass28,400 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    618618029377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in top & bottom ball joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack & perish
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor

  14. Fail28,400 miles (+6)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    830044666412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in top & bottom ball joints
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack & perish
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor

  15. Pass28,394 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,394 miles
    Test number
    729009447334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,376 miles (+9)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    490685855543
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill to step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s f and n/s r outer sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f and o/s/r inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass28,367 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    874967710759
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass28,264 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,264 miles
    Test number
    713788293606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,150 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    213272895957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,888 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,888 miles
    Test number
    995929145010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass27,508 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    426650243475
    • NoteFront tyres cracking up

  22. Fail27,508 miles (+189)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    795039033331
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking up

  23. Pass27,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    378436962284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,319 miles (+1,137)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    627505962260
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass26,182 miles (-234,804)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    938879681171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail260,986 miles (+236,220)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,986 miles
    Test number
    685568571148
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass24,766 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    260070790096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,806 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    870326989064
    • NoteRear tyres perished and possibly going out of shape
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top balljoint

  29. Fail23,806 miles (+699)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    320602089062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear tyres perished and possibly going out of shape
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top balljoint

  30. Pass23,107 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,107 miles
    Test number
    561424998068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,047 miles (-5,934)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    191453097429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass27,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    454074496029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail27,981 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    920486086007
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L45 CRY

Does L45 CRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 CRY is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 CRY?
The MOT on L45 CRY is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 CRY done?
L45 CRY was recorded at 34,361 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 318 miles a year.
Has L45 CRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 CRY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L45 CRY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L45 CRY find?
L45 CRY passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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