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Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L5 EFXMOT history

L5 EFX is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 30,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

L5 EFX blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
30,999 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EFX
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EFX was last recorded at 30,999 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 1,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2014: 42,859 miles, lower than 427,978 miles on 14 Jan 2013.
  • 8 Jun 2023: 28,931 miles, lower than 44,894 miles on 24 Jun 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,015 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 30,999 miles
  • 2023 – 29,015 miles
  • 2022 – 44,894 miles
  • 2020 – 44,534 miles
  • 2019 – 44,199 miles
  • 2018 – 44,003 miles
  • 2017 – 43,526 miles
  • 2016 – 43,044 miles
  • 2015 – 43,018 miles
  • 2014 – 42,870 miles
  • 2013 – 427,978 miles
  • 2012 – 42,470 miles
  • 2011 – 41,573 miles
  • 2010 – 40,502 miles
  • 2009 – 39,459 miles
  • 2008 – 38,065 miles
  • 2007 – 34,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,999 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 NUMBER PLATE DETERIATION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,999 miles (+1,984)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    30,999 miles
    Test number
    158321823845
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass29,015 miles (+84)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,015 miles
    Test number
    348574870251
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail28,931 miles (-15,963)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    811988861716
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification radius arm pin seized (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded

  4. Pass44,894 miles (+48)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    396145949983
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail44,846 miles (+312)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    134086213635
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass44,534 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    673823058011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,199 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    965230244605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,003 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    255931130890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,526 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    590616089770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,044 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    768558082993
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATION

  11. Fail43,032 miles (+14)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    181130368012
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATION

  12. Pass43,018 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    737492415008
    • NoteFront number plate cracks
    • NoteRear number plate slight deteriation

  13. Fail43,017 miles (+147)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    175182915010
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate cracks
    • NoteRear number plate slight deteriation

  14. Pass42,870 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    898355814050
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKS
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

  15. Fail42,859 miles (-385,119)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    225359904007
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKS
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

  16. Pass427,978 miles (+385,183)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    427,978 miles
    Test number
    389324413012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery box floor staring to corrode

  17. Fail42,795 miles (+325)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    129110513061
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery box floor staring to corrode

  18. Pass42,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    995714132038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,470 miles (+897)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,470 miles
    Test number
    126822232011
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass41,573 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,573 miles
    Test number
    736555841066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,562 miles (+1,060)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    387677421052
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  22. Pass40,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    172484230038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,502 miles (+1,043)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    123983930448
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass39,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,459 miles
    Test number
    304712129056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,459 miles (+1,394)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,459 miles
    Test number
    941636819014
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine steady bar bushes worn 2 exsess

  26. Pass38,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    912277818078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,065 miles (+3,229)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    354757318074
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

  28. Pass34,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    152099927459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,836 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,836 miles
    Test number
    100717327042
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about L5 EFX

Does L5 EFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 EFX expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 EFX?
The MOT on L5 EFX expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 EFX done?
L5 EFX was recorded at 30,999 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024.
Has L5 EFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EFX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 EFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 EFX find?
L5 EFX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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