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Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L79 GTFMOT history

L79 GTF is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 80,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L79 GTF blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,042 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 GTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 GTF was last recorded at 80,042 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,033 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,042 miles
  • 2025 – 80,033 miles
  • 2024 – 80,014 miles
  • 2023 – 79,930 miles
  • 2022 – 79,674 miles
  • 2021 – 79,669 miles
  • 2020 – 79,263 miles
  • 2019 – 79,073 miles
  • 2018 – 78,868 miles
  • 2017 – 78,630 miles
  • 2016 – 78,477 miles
  • 2015 – 78,077 miles
  • 2014 – 77,273 miles
  • 2013 – 76,868 miles
  • 2012 – 75,825 miles
  • 2011 – 75,341 miles
  • 2010 – 75,123 miles
  • 2009 – 74,780 miles
  • 2008 – 74,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,042 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,042 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    137715617682
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass80,033 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,033 miles
    Test number
    282160416640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,031 miles (+17)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    300402247752
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    949035219448
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail80,014 miles (+84)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    802399557190
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,930 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    477978370855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,918 miles (+244)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    772625424052
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    317001890287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,674 miles (+5)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    514274537527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail79,669 miles (+406)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    924089481634
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,263 miles (+190)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    217198758772
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,073 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    501049278305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,868 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    426763904629
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  14. Fail78,868 miles (+238)2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,868 miles
    Test number
    233448105107
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  15. Pass78,630 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,630 miles
    Test number
    508858865199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    482464761307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,477 miles (+400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    240836243084
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

  18. Pass78,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    359193755182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail78,077 miles (+804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    787463055122
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass77,273 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    709941264107
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

  21. Fail77,253 miles (+385)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,253 miles
    Test number
    657167354187
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

  22. Fail76,868 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    725576573137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass76,868 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    817476073131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,861 miles (+1,036)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    768532533011
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass75,825 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    149020332462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,824 miles (+483)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    458796022043
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass75,341 miles (+17)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    516885641088
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail75,324 miles (+201)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,324 miles
    Test number
    538234331097
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass75,123 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    983777840021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail75,088 miles (+308)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    750943430067
    • FailureAll position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass74,780 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,780 miles
    Test number
    393936239043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Fail74,763 miles (+330)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    531354639021
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  33. Pass74,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    981534128007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail74,433 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    400924828098
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L79 GTF

Does L79 GTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L79 GTF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L79 GTF?
The MOT on L79 GTF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L79 GTF done?
L79 GTF was recorded at 80,042 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 311 miles a year.
Has L79 GTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 GTF has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L79 GTF 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 L79 GTF find?
L79 GTF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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