Rover Mini
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc
L57 YCUMOT history
L57 YCU is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 76,534 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L57 YCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 7 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L57 YCU was last recorded at 76,534 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 1,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 75,247 miles · 20 Jun 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 1,287 miles
- Average per year
- 1,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 76,534 miles
- 2017 – 75,247 miles
- 2016 – 73,580 miles
- 2015 – 70,891 miles
- 2014 – 67,737 miles
- 2013 – 63,771 miles
- 2012 – 58,867 miles
- 2011 – 52,728 miles
- 2010 – 51,829 miles
- 2008 – 50,996 miles
- 2007 – 50,550 miles
- 2006 – 49,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,534 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Hand brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,534 miles (+1,287)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 76,534 miles
- Test number
- 585812782392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,247 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,247 miles
- Test number
- 243848187447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,234 miles (+1,654)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,234 miles
- Test number
- 527896099816
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,580 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,580 miles
- Test number
- 328164545369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHand brake light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail73,580 miles (+2,689)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,580 miles
- Test number
- 702994422759
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHand brake light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,891 miles (+3,154)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,891 miles
- Test number
- 546151925110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,737 miles (+3,966)3 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 67,737 miles
- Test number
- 516242024167
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteHand brake light not working
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront subframe has slight play while rocking the steering
- NoteNearside front and offside front lower ball joint covered in grease
- NoteNearside front and offside front track rod ends covered in grease
- NoteNearside front and offside front upper ball joint covered in grease
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside wheel has slight play
Pass63,771 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,771 miles
- Test number
- 417893723112
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail63,771 miles (+4,904)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,771 miles
- Test number
- 828153223192
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,867 miles (+6,139)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,867 miles
- Test number
- 298432822154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,728 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,728 miles
- Test number
- 135620491474
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail52,679 miles (+850)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,679 miles
- Test number
- 867658371025
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,829 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 51,829 miles
- Test number
- 762901410185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,827 miles (+831)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,827 miles
- Test number
- 823434800183
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass50,996 miles (+446)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,996 miles
- Test number
- 870516368286
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass50,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 50,550 miles
- Test number
- 853435217262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,550 miles (+1,304)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,550 miles
- Test number
- 491908707236
- FailureCentre Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteO/s cvgaiter insecure
Pass49,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 49,246 miles
- Test number
- 262045006201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L57 YCU
- Does L57 YCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L57 YCU expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L57 YCU?
- The MOT on L57 YCU expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L57 YCU done?
- L57 YCU was recorded at 76,534 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 1,613 miles a year.
- Has L57 YCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L57 YCU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on L57 YCU 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 L57 YCU find?
- L57 YCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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