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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L79 SHFMOT history

L79 SHF is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

L79 SHF blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
75,204 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 SHF
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
25 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 SHF was last recorded at 75,204 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,932 miles · 5 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
1,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 75,204 miles
  • 2019 – 74,932 miles
  • 2017 – 74,800 miles
  • 2016 – 74,784 miles
  • 2015 – 74,240 miles
  • 2014 – 73,400 miles
  • 2013 – 72,269 miles
  • 2010 – 69,796 miles
  • 2009 – 66,212 miles
  • 2008 – 64,411 miles
  • 2007 – 62,234 miles
  • 2006 – 59,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,204 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,204 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,204 miles
    Test number
    417504344448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,932 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,932 miles
    Test number
    700370938869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,800 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    818775212597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,784 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    890736511576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,781 miles (+541)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,781 miles
    Test number
    265764625416
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
  6. Pass74,240 miles (+840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    378836825257
    • NoteN/s/r trailing arm slight play
  7. Pass73,400 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    785957524286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,399 miles (+1,130)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,399 miles
    Test number
    467734524217
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  9. Pass72,269 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    877887773198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,796 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    484468890087
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f door badly corroded
  11. Fail69,793 miles (+3,581)2 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    142768480451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f door badly corroded
  12. Pass66,212 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    390860999056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    930480108193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,411 miles (+2,177)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    100090288026
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
  15. Pass62,234 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,234 miles
    Test number
    561805897050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,230 miles (+3,093)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    132078987441
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass59,137 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    134074296015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,122 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    861548786009
    • 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)

Questions about L79 SHF

Does L79 SHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 SHF expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 SHF?
The MOT on L79 SHF expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 SHF done?
L79 SHF was recorded at 75,204 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 1,032 miles a year.
Has L79 SHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 SHF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on L79 SHF 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 SHF find?
L79 SHF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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