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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L81 SBKMOT history

L81 SBK is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 58,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L81 SBK red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,101 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 SBK
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
7 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 SBK was last recorded at 58,101 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,101 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,101 miles
  • 2024 – 57,981 miles
  • 2023 – 57,673 miles
  • 2022 – 57,309 miles
  • 2021 – 56,718 miles
  • 2020 – 56,201 miles
  • 2019 – 55,092 miles
  • 2018 – 54,250 miles
  • 2017 – 53,330 miles
  • 2013 – 52,645 miles
  • 2012 – 50,981 miles
  • 2011 – 50,130 miles
  • 2010 – 48,530 miles
  • 2009 – 45,830 miles
  • 2008 – 43,911 miles
  • 2006 – 41,776 miles
  • 2005 – 39,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    309923565431
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail58,101 miles (+120)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    631676682511
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass57,981 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    328008626292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,673 miles (+364)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    427811289303
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass57,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    574893118163
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,307 miles (+589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,307 miles
    Test number
    320686368628
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under rad (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    794992845083
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting points on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,715 miles (+514)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    311155891644
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting points on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,201 miles
    Test number
    836680736238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,201 miles (+1,109)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,201 miles
    Test number
    429648753938
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,092 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    843979406170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,091 miles (+841)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,091 miles
    Test number
    386203011446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass54,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    390286933616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,250 miles (+920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    618842487556
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass53,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    722104861162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,330 miles (+685)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    595510168316
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass52,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    606335753220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,645 miles (+1,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    927834653254
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass50,981 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    888662442251
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s/f bump stop missing

  20. Fail50,981 miles (+851)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    437741042275
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s/f bump stop missing

  21. Pass50,130 miles (+1,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    987637331265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass48,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    872952820027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail48,530 miles (+2,700)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    683802120042
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass45,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    694800239027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail45,830 miles (+1,919)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    484816329052
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass43,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    941345028079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,911 miles (+2,135)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    644577618091
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

  28. Pass41,776 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    931266706307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,775 miles (+2,328)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,775 miles
    Test number
    394896996476
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  30. Pass39,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    372432995435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail39,447 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    234993585237
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Questions about L81 SBK

Does L81 SBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 SBK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L81 SBK?
The MOT on L81 SBK is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 SBK done?
L81 SBK was recorded at 58,101 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 924 miles a year.
Has L81 SBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 SBK has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L81 SBK 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 SBK find?
L81 SBK passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both.

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