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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L81 FMSMOT history

L81 FMS is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L81 FMS red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,672 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 FMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 FMS was last recorded at 92,672 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,013 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,672 miles
  • 2025 – 92,013 miles
  • 2024 – 91,252 miles
  • 2023 – 90,621 miles
  • 2021 – 90,551 miles
  • 2020 – 90,369 miles
  • 2018 – 89,278 miles
  • 2017 – 88,861 miles
  • 2016 – 88,261 miles
  • 2015 – 87,667 miles
  • 2014 – 86,913 miles
  • 2013 – 86,080 miles
  • 2012 – 85,418 miles
  • 2009 – 84,377 miles
  • 2008 – 83,055 miles
  • 2007 – 81,891 miles
  • 2006 – 81,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,672 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicle heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Lower under side heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber pereshed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,672 miles (+659)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,672 miles
    Test number
    841522073107
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass92,013 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    794245336344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor slightly corroded (old repair)
    • AdvisoryAll underside heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components)

  3. Pass91,252 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    748105876435
    • AdvisoryFLOORS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED UNABLE TO INSPECT SOME COMPONENTS

  4. Pass90,621 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,621 miles
    Test number
    723637821838
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,551 miles (+182)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    377344292414
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Pass90,369 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    282180118074
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  7. Fail90,368 miles (+1,090)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,368 miles
    Test number
    326818509257
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  8. Pass89,278 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    635423307157
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under side heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber pereshed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,227 miles (+366)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,227 miles
    Test number
    575525505108
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle would not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under side heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber pereshed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,861 miles (+600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    691109698036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  11. Pass88,261 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    967745798031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backplate insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail88,260 miles (+593)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    343436490804
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt strut to upper arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt strut to upper arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backplate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass87,667 miles (+754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    249821575106
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass86,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    395599364146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,913 miles (+833)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    889128364184
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass86,080 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    268876573112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail86,075 miles (+657)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,075 miles
    Test number
    726135373175
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    268739772119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,418 miles (+1,041)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    546948872128
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass84,377 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    580243389112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,055 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,055 miles
    Test number
    601723188165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,891 miles (+60)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    424289057162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass81,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,831 miles
    Test number
    552215986272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 FMS

Does L81 FMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 FMS is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 FMS?
The MOT on L81 FMS is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 FMS done?
L81 FMS was recorded at 92,672 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 546 miles a year.
Has L81 FMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 FMS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L81 FMS 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 L81 FMS find?
L81 FMS passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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