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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1994 · 1,800 cc

L45 GYXMOT history

L45 GYX is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L45 GYX multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,469 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 GYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 GYX was last recorded at 38,469 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,459 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,469 miles
  • 2024 – 38,459 miles
  • 2023 – 36,817 miles
  • 2018 – 32,930 miles
  • 2017 – 28,533 miles
  • 2016 – 27,970 miles
  • 2015 – 27,762 miles
  • 2014 – 27,358 miles
  • 2013 – 27,301 miles
  • 2012 – 27,218 miles
  • 2011 – 27,149 miles
  • 2010 – 26,254 miles
  • 2009 – 24,671 miles
  • 2008 – 22,651 miles
  • 2007 – 20,146 miles
  • 2006 – 17,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,469 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,469 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    326433314623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    618220983175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail38,459 miles (+1,642)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    120780206864
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    214303486654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiring close to tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail36,817 miles (+3,887)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    341253532006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiring close to tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass32,930 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    137680353743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,533 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,533 miles
    Test number
    560622658675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    695275239385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,969 miles (+207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,969 miles
    Test number
    229428032569
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near seat /belt mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass27,762 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,762 miles
    Test number
    156357535026
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail27,761 miles (+403)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,761 miles
    Test number
    448745735049
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass27,358 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    157563244034
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror missing

  13. Fail27,358 miles (+57)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    537129924051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside mirror missing

  14. Pass27,301 miles (+83)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    405193243041
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished

  15. Pass27,218 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,218 miles
    Test number
    249185042050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,149 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    715517341022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,254 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    224769330097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass24,671 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,671 miles
    Test number
    284181749088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,651 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,651 miles
    Test number
    184931038089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,146 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,146 miles
    Test number
    144807837079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,889 miles
    Test number
    123916646448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,889 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,889 miles
    Test number
    732596046035
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Questions about L45 GYX

Does L45 GYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 GYX is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 GYX?
The MOT on L45 GYX is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 GYX done?
L45 GYX was recorded at 38,469 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,032 miles a year.
Has L45 GYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 GYX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L45 GYX 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 L45 GYX find?
L45 GYX passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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