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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L45 GBAMOT history

L45 GBA is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 71,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L45 GBA blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,933 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 GBA
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
25 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 GBA was last recorded at 71,933 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2022: 71,789 miles, lower than 87,288 miles on 21 May 2021.

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
71,923 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,933 miles
  • 2025 – 71,923 miles
  • 2024 – 71,915 miles
  • 2023 – 71,801 miles
  • 2022 – 71,789 miles
  • 2021 – 87,288 miles
  • 2020 – 86,009 miles
  • 2019 – 85,860 miles
  • 2018 – 84,360 miles
  • 2017 – 82,814 miles
  • 2016 – 81,238 miles
  • 2015 – 79,810 miles
  • 2014 – 77,587 miles
  • 2013 – 72,626 miles
  • 2012 – 69,299 miles
  • 2011 – 68,229 miles
  • 2010 – 67,748 miles
  • 2008 – 65,898 miles
  • 2007 – 64,517 miles
  • 2005 – 60,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,933 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front floor pan corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,933 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    851224130035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,923 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    492752103162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,915 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    556246349415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,801 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    318786583340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,789 miles (-15,499)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    491255125691
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A post (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,288 miles (+1,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    269050597821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,009 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    741933022216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,860 miles (+1,500)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,860 miles
    Test number
    792760476033
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,360 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,360 miles
    Test number
    206126672008
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight movement of body/chassis at subframe forward mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,351 miles (+1,537)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,351 miles
    Test number
    980372835254
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight movement of body/chassis at subframe forward mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre floor pan corroded

  11. Pass82,814 miles (+1,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,814 miles
    Test number
    265826584028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroding

  12. Pass81,315 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    315008880030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

  13. Fail81,238 miles (+1,408)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,238 miles
    Test number
    822134143479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber deteriorated

  14. Pass79,830 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    648807672020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroding

  15. Fail79,810 miles (+2,223)11 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    860453759696
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure reel (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear mounting rubber bonding split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust splitting near front mounting (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside centre floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills deteriorated at rear subframe mounting
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting bracket broken and bolt slack, system still secure
    • AdvisorySpark plugs insecure

  16. Pass77,587 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,587 miles
    Test number
    407929624490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail77,577 miles (+4,951)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,577 miles
    Test number
    385308424379
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass72,626 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    556187523325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail72,602 miles (+3,303)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    206737193264
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass69,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    148934582224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,299 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    358984982208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Fail69,299 miles (+1,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    178372582250
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass68,229 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    597046461211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,224 miles (+476)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    697778751287
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Pass67,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,748 miles
    Test number
    853705980283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,745 miles (+1,847)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,745 miles
    Test number
    311525780402
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass65,898 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    641864848164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  28. Pass64,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    781562867068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,517 miles (+4,001)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,517 miles
    Test number
    713595357005
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

  30. Pass60,516 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    413928845473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,313 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    870909865228
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Questions about L45 GBA

Does L45 GBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 GBA is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 GBA?
The MOT on L45 GBA is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 GBA done?
L45 GBA was recorded at 71,933 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 560 miles a year.
Has L45 GBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 GBA has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L45 GBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L45 GBA find?
L45 GBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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