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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L56 OMUMOT history

L56 OMU is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 38,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

L56 OMU red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
38,923 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 OMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 OMU was last recorded at 38,923 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,742 miles · 2 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 38,923 miles
  • 2019 – 38,742 miles
  • 2018 – 38,515 miles
  • 2009 – 35,903 miles
  • 2007 – 35,823 miles
  • 2006 – 35,799 miles
  • 2005 – 35,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,923 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,923 miles (+181)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,923 miles
    Test number
    261164110116
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass38,742 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,742 miles
    Test number
    349578408093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Fail38,732 miles (+217)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,732 miles
    Test number
    391416510862
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Pass38,515 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    291281476945
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass35,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    273717329087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,903 miles (+80)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    600899219000
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass35,823 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    393248977242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,799 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    203363886296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,745 miles
    Test number
    430774385250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L56 OMU

Does L56 OMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 OMU expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 OMU?
The MOT on L56 OMU expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 OMU done?
L56 OMU was recorded at 38,923 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 190 miles a year.
Has L56 OMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 OMU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L56 OMU 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 L56 OMU find?
L56 OMU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly; oil leak, but not excessive.

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