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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

L7 VEFMOT history

L7 VEF is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
46,985 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VEF was last recorded at 46,985 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,948 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
1,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,985 miles
  • 2023 – 46,875 miles
  • 2020 – 46,757 miles
  • 2019 – 46,218 miles
  • 2018 – 45,724 miles
  • 2017 – 44,520 miles
  • 2016 – 41,654 miles
  • 2015 – 39,985 miles
  • 2012 – 38,198 miles
  • 2011 – 36,887 miles
  • 2010 – 34,630 miles
  • 2009 – 31,957 miles
  • 2008 – 29,591 miles
  • 2007 – 26,945 miles
  • 2005 – 24,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,985 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.

  • Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,985 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,985 miles
    Test number
    564548556235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,948 miles (+73)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,948 miles
    Test number
    613106671520
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,875 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,875 miles
    Test number
    661200953699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    194526633061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim

  5. Fail46,757 miles (+539)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    220814673948
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake lagging
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low on dipstick
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on 19%
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim

  6. Pass46,218 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    261505746525
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Some damage/collapsing to jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail46,218 miles (+494)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    479806412227
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Some damage/collapsing to jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,724 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    870171171928
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around floor pan Blanking plate (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Fail45,724 miles (+1,204)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    646724216624
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around floor pan Blanking plate (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass44,520 miles (+2,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    873919593716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Pass41,654 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    373348024709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,985 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    136991875445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

  13. Fail39,984 miles (+1,786)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    439184465028
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • NoteRear trailing arms a bit stiff to move

  14. Pass38,198 miles (+1,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    195204432491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass36,887 miles (+2,257)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,887 miles
    Test number
    107524731493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass34,630 miles (+2,673)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,630 miles
    Test number
    973155420095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch has signs of rubbing
    • NoteN/s/f outer sill has slight corrosion

  17. Pass31,957 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,957 miles
    Test number
    321104239001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,951 miles (+2,360)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    463153739056
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass29,591 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    832030638005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in rack (osf)

  20. Fail29,591 miles (+2,646)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    112120338427
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in rack (osf)

  21. Pass26,945 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,945 miles
    Test number
    701358317076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,314 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,314 miles
    Test number
    934281925342
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteRear brake operation
    • NoteSlight play in rack

Questions about L7 VEF

Does L7 VEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 VEF expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 VEF?
The MOT on L7 VEF expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 VEF done?
L7 VEF was recorded at 46,985 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 1,205 miles a year.
Has L7 VEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VEF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 VEF 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 VEF find?
L7 VEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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