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Rover Mini

Turquoise · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L51 MYAMOT history

L51 MYA is a turquoise petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 42,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L51 MYA turquoise Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
42,471 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 MYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 MYA was last recorded at 42,471 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,471 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,471 miles
  • 2025 – 42,414 miles
  • 2024 – 42,394 miles
  • 2023 – 42,299 miles
  • 2009 – 41,798 miles
  • 2008 – 39,544 miles
  • 2007 – 37,141 miles
  • 2006 – 34,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,471 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    720912484647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail42,471 miles (+57)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    872454079660
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    236163876567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,414 miles (+20)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    873556342908
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,394 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    620094845789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass42,299 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    379924967624
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail42,296 miles (+498)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    597787332513
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,798 miles (+8)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    500375159142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome corrosion to nearside floor

  9. Fail41,790 miles (+2,246)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    681332649167
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSome corrosion to nearside floor

  10. Pass39,544 miles (+2,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    472917038153
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass37,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    944093347122
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail37,141 miles (+2,936)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    881622647125
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass34,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    211096346165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about L51 MYA

Does L51 MYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 MYA is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 MYA?
The MOT on L51 MYA is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 MYA done?
L51 MYA was recorded at 42,471 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 414 miles a year.
Has L51 MYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 MYA has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L51 MYA 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 L51 MYA find?
L51 MYA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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