Rover Mini
Green and White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc
L55 HMGMOT history
L55 HMG is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 76,878 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 HMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 8 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 HMG was last recorded at 76,878 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,847 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,878 miles
- 2025 – 76,847 miles
- 2024 – 76,794 miles
- 2023 – 76,723 miles
- 2022 – 76,569 miles
- 2021 – 76,462 miles
- 2020 – 76,440 miles
- 2019 – 76,352 miles
- 2018 – 76,187 miles
- 2017 – 76,039 miles
- 2016 – 75,624 miles
- 2015 – 75,369 miles
- 2014 – 74,640 miles
- 2013 – 74,337 miles
- 2012 – 73,867 miles
- 2011 – 72,913 miles
- 2010 – 71,954 miles
- 2009 – 71,591 miles
- 2008 – 71,302 miles
- 2007 – 70,695 miles
- 2006 – 70,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,878 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,878 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 76,878 miles
- Test number
- 490400065482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,847 miles (+53)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 76,847 miles
- Test number
- 410848672624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,794 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 76,794 miles
- Test number
- 167568613377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,723 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 76,723 miles
- Test number
- 148598436923
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail76,719 miles (+150)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,719 miles
- Test number
- 173833205390
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,569 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,569 miles
- Test number
- 713014843146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,462 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,462 miles
- Test number
- 772278970168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,440 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,440 miles
- Test number
- 552429870527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,431 miles (+79)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,431 miles
- Test number
- 336888176329
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,352 miles (+165)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,352 miles
- Test number
- 756302448034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,187 miles (+148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 76,187 miles
- Test number
- 929178192198
- AdvisoryDrivers seat modified
Pass76,039 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,039 miles
- Test number
- 943085885200
- AdvisoryDrivers seat damaged
Fail76,035 miles (+411)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,035 miles
- Test number
- 710306008205
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass75,624 miles (+255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,624 miles
- Test number
- 567907372862
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass75,369 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 75,369 miles
- Test number
- 565470591897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,364 miles (+724)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,364 miles
- Test number
- 784390165229
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass74,640 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,640 miles
- Test number
- 939626004287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,337 miles (+470)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,337 miles
- Test number
- 829146883164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,867 miles (+954)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 73,867 miles
- Test number
- 306277502404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,913 miles (+959)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,913 miles
- Test number
- 709539601208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,954 miles (+363)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,954 miles
- Test number
- 481097390160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,591 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 71,591 miles
- Test number
- 434695709210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,543 miles (+241)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,543 miles
- Test number
- 274993209209
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass71,302 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 71,302 miles
- Test number
- 160937238377
- AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail71,297 miles (+602)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,297 miles
- Test number
- 904096438364
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished
Pass70,695 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 70,695 miles
- Test number
- 292144137300
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront c/v gaiters perished
Fail70,695 miles (+506)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,695 miles
- Test number
- 622312137371
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Pass70,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 70,189 miles
- Test number
- 724088846335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,189 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,189 miles
- Test number
- 141088736336
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Questions about L55 HMG
- Does L55 HMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HMG is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 HMG?
- The MOT on L55 HMG is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 HMG done?
- L55 HMG was recorded at 76,878 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 339 miles a year.
- Has L55 HMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 HMG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L55 HMG 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 L55 HMG find?
- L55 HMG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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