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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L59 TBDMOT history

L59 TBD is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L59 TBD blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
21,165 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 TBD was last recorded at 21,165 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,665 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,165 miles
  • 2025 – 20,665 miles
  • 2024 – 20,002 miles
  • 2023 – 19,748 miles
  • 2022 – 19,682 miles
  • 2021 – 19,635 miles
  • 2019 – 19,486 miles
  • 2018 – 19,360 miles
  • 2017 – 19,078 miles
  • 2015 – 18,826 miles
  • 2014 – 18,072 miles
  • 2013 – 17,303 miles
  • 2012 – 16,136 miles
  • 2011 – 14,559 miles
  • 2010 – 14,526 miles
  • 2009 – 13,180 miles
  • 2008 – 12,979 miles
  • 2007 – 12,487 miles
  • 2006 – 11,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,165 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 has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,165 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    21,165 miles
    Test number
    554932125505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,665 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    20,665 miles
    Test number
    730203576661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,002 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    20,002 miles
    Test number
    792871695774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    475393643776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail19,748 miles (+66)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    860560873043
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Pass19,682 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,682 miles
    Test number
    952929749633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,635 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    264923263434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,486 miles
    Test number
    828556656906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,486 miles (+126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,486 miles
    Test number
    514474605336
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass19,360 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    677974991142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,078 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,078 miles
    Test number
    588342950884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,826 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,826 miles
    Test number
    817264385170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,072 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,072 miles
    Test number
    907867374146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,303 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    838148863162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,136 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,136 miles
    Test number
    978968672129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,559 miles
    Test number
    436783261031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,559 miles (+33)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,559 miles
    Test number
    755373861083
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Fail14,526 miles (+1,346)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,526 miles
    Test number
    222886390446
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass13,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,180 miles
    Test number
    992354299112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Fail13,180 miles (+201)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,180 miles
    Test number
    303162499199
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition
  21. Pass12,979 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    104217698112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,487 miles (+754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,487 miles
    Test number
    504102377159
    • NoteTyres perishing
    • NoteVarious places of rust on underside of car
  23. Pass11,733 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,733 miles
    Test number
    833419556169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion around front floors and jacking points

Questions about L59 TBD

Does L59 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 TBD is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 TBD?
The MOT on L59 TBD is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 TBD done?
L59 TBD was recorded at 21,165 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 468 miles a year.
Has L59 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 TBD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L59 TBD 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 L59 TBD find?
L59 TBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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