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White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L76 DFJMOT history

L76 DFJ is a white petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 24,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

L76 DFJ white Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
24,958 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 DFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 DFJ was last recorded at 24,958 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,219 miles · 13 May 2019
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 24,958 miles
  • 2019 – 24,219 miles
  • 2018 – 23,650 miles
  • 2016 – 22,934 miles
  • 2015 – 22,049 miles
  • 2010 – 21,952 miles
  • 2009 – 19,826 miles
  • 2008 – 18,406 miles
  • 2006 – 16,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,958 miles (+739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,958 miles
    Test number
    828741699046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass24,219 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,219 miles
    Test number
    424576196978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail24,215 miles (+565)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,215 miles
    Test number
    277532690593
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass23,650 miles (+716)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,650 miles
    Test number
    915844424856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in upper ball joint.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly sticking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Borderline play in both upper and lower ball joints.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  5. Pass22,934 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,934 miles
    Test number
    592892030934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,049 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    968982665155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  7. Pass21,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,952 miles
    Test number
    263397220398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,952 miles (+2,126)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,952 miles
    Test number
    641544310356
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass19,826 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,826 miles
    Test number
    282695779249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,406 miles
    Test number
    861653188295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,406 miles (+1,824)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,406 miles
    Test number
    661741488249
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass16,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,582 miles
    Test number
    823610446048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L76 DFJ

Does L76 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L76 DFJ expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L76 DFJ?
The MOT on L76 DFJ expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L76 DFJ done?
L76 DFJ was recorded at 24,958 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 520 miles a year.
Has L76 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 DFJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L76 DFJ 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 L76 DFJ find?
L76 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play borderline play.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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