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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

L7 ACEMOT history

L7 ACE is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 43,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,931 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ACE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ACE was last recorded at 43,931 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 5,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,509 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,422 miles
Average per year
2,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,931 miles
  • 2025 – 38,509 miles
  • 2009 – 3,802 miles
  • 2008 – 2,594 miles
  • 2007 – 2,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,931 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,931 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    377276008206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,509 miles (+34,667)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    844065409077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail3,842 miles (+40)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,842 miles
    Test number
    562389277953
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass3,802 miles (+1,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    3,802 miles
    Test number
    833042219231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Pass2,594 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,594 miles
    Test number
    641737628158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail2,581 miles12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,581 miles
    Test number
    854497177138
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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 Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about L7 ACE

Does L7 ACE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ACE is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ACE?
The MOT on L7 ACE is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ACE done?
L7 ACE was recorded at 43,931 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,195 miles a year.
Has L7 ACE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ACE has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 ACE 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 L7 ACE find?
L7 ACE passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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