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Turquoise · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L74 WDLMOT history

L74 WDL is a turquoise petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

L74 WDL turquoise Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
94,342 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 WDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 WDL was last recorded at 94,342 miles on 28 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2017: 93,936 miles, lower than 93,939 miles on 5 Mar 2015.

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
94,342 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,342 miles
  • 2024 – 94,342 miles
  • 2023 – 94,342 miles
  • 2018 – 94,248 miles
  • 2017 – 93,936 miles
  • 2015 – 93,939 miles
  • 2014 – 93,933 miles
  • 2011 – 91,511 miles
  • 2010 – 86,910 miles
  • 2009 – 79,965 miles
  • 2008 – 70,052 miles
  • 2007 – 70,026 miles
  • 2006 – 62,677 miles
  • 2005 – 58,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,342 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    437707136226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    917924975452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,342 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    424447654615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,248 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,248 miles
    Test number
    211091358237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,936 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,936 miles
    Test number
    251616547960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,939 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    149944265431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,934 miles (+1)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,934 miles
    Test number
    167547555454
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureInner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Fail93,933 miles (+2,422)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    127266574215
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteThrottle cable broken

  9. Pass91,511 miles (+4)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    806633631105
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteCarbon fibre bonnet,doors,front panal and boot fitted
    • NoteDial clustre insecure
    • NoteNearside floor corroded
    • NoteOnly drivers seat fitted
    • NoteRoll cage fitted
    • NoteSupercharger fitted
    • NoteYellow headlight bulbs fitted

  10. Fail91,507 miles (+4,597)4 dangerous6 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    277222631190
    • DangerousNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteCarbon fibre bonnet,doors,front panal and boot fitted
    • NoteDial clustre insecure
    • NoteNearside floor corroded
    • NoteOnly drivers seat fitted
    • NoteRoll cage fitted
    • NoteSupercharger fitted
    • NoteYellow headlight bulbs fitted

  11. Pass86,910 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    820244270010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail86,889 miles (+6,924)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,889 miles
    Test number
    171533760016
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass79,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    182305559040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,965 miles (+9,913)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    531315959098
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass70,052 miles (+26)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    492582208039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear seats and seatbelts not fitted.
    • NoteSmaller than standard steering wheel fitted

  16. Fail70,026 miles (+7,349)1 dangerous10 failures4 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,026 miles
    Test number
    374616137411
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBeam patten on both head lights poor
    • NoteBrake pads look very low, but cant see inner pads with wheels on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but secure
    • NoteHorn poor, sounds harsh
    • NoteMetal brake pipes at rear have been painted
    • NoteNo seats or seat belts fitted in rear, only front seats fitted
    • NoteNon genuine exhaust fitted, touching body and floor
    • NoteSmaller than standard steering wheel fitted
    • NoteSwitches in dash loose/insecure

  17. Pass62,677 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,677 miles
    Test number
    123183926267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,603 miles (+4,358)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    481045816238
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass58,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,245 miles
    Test number
    591256815251
    • NoteDrivers seat belt catch incomplete. †nearside outer sill has surface corrosion.

Questions about L74 WDL

Does L74 WDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L74 WDL expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L74 WDL?
The MOT on L74 WDL expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L74 WDL done?
L74 WDL was recorded at 94,342 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 1,822 miles a year.
Has L74 WDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 WDL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on L74 WDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L74 WDL find?
L74 WDL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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