
Rover Mini
Green and White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L7 VODMOT history
L7 VOD is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 87,584 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 7 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 VOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 19 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 VOD was last recorded at 87,584 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 87,538 miles · 2 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 1,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,584 miles
- 2022 – 87,538 miles
- 2021 – 87,467 miles
- 2011 – 87,453 miles
- 2008 – 82,693 miles
- 2007 – 75,880 miles
- 2006 – 67,265 miles
- 2005 – 64,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
13 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 87,584 miles
- Test number
- 519636120454
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 679249282234
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass87,538 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,538 miles
- Test number
- 818503964169
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted
Fail87,538 miles (+71)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,538 miles
- Test number
- 607103387869
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass87,467 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 87,467 miles
- Test number
- 397557881560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,453 miles (+4,760)15 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,453 miles
- Test number
- 706230211103
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass82,693 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 82,693 miles
- Test number
- 100261018357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail82,690 miles (+6,810)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,690 miles
- Test number
- 730981598226
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass75,880 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 75,880 miles
- Test number
- 973657877241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,670 miles (+8,405)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,670 miles
- Test number
- 473899267294
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,265 miles (+2,705)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 67,265 miles
- Test number
- 550416956263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 64,560 miles
- Test number
- 780275745287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,560 miles9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,560 miles
- Test number
- 650644945238
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about L7 VOD
- Does L7 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 VOD expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 VOD?
- The MOT on L7 VOD expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 VOD done?
- L7 VOD was recorded at 87,584 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,154 miles a year.
- Has L7 VOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 VOD has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 VOD 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 VOD find?
- L7 VOD passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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