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Turquoise · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L82 FBMMOT history

L82 FBM is a turquoise petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 55,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L82 FBM turquoise Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,649 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L82 FBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L82 FBM was last recorded at 55,649 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,496 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,649 miles
  • 2024 – 55,496 miles
  • 2023 – 55,268 miles
  • 2022 – 55,002 miles
  • 2021 – 54,812 miles
  • 2020 – 54,736 miles
  • 2019 – 54,425 miles
  • 2018 – 54,131 miles
  • 2017 – 53,747 miles
  • 2016 – 53,452 miles
  • 2015 – 53,159 miles
  • 2014 – 52,930 miles
  • 2013 – 52,680 miles
  • 2012 – 52,376 miles
  • 2011 – 51,970 miles
  • 2010 – 51,496 miles
  • 2009 – 50,523 miles
  • 2008 – 48,907 miles
  • 2007 – 47,874 miles
  • 2005 – 47,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,649 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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp aim not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,649 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    374623455656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,496 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    146104169185
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail55,496 miles (+228)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    443200071906
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass55,268 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    464643815898
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car undersealed

  5. Fail55,256 miles (+254)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    532409520422
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder car covered in underseal

  6. Pass55,002 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    240743954501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,989 miles (+177)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    203355465016
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,812 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,812 miles
    Test number
    268381618728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass54,736 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    558152115247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail54,731 miles (+306)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    359699493364
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    808157215465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,425 miles (+5)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    432061748030
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

  13. Fail54,420 miles (+289)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    445473574771
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass54,131 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    354149901569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,115 miles (+368)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    769712058081
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Wheel bearing has excessive play needs ajusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play needs adjusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

  16. Pass53,747 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    227919613583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail53,738 miles (+286)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,738 miles
    Test number
    490703110069
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass53,452 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    421444187014
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Fail53,414 miles (+255)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    884167466895
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass53,159 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,159 miles
    Test number
    265461245416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNsr & osr tyres heavily perished

  21. Fail53,157 miles (+227)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,157 miles
    Test number
    669974635171
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNsr & osr tyres heavily perished

  22. Pass52,930 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    888469724125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,680 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    437773823170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,376 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,376 miles
    Test number
    888422922173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,970 miles (+5)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    768778001130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail51,965 miles (+469)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    509624701116
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass51,496 miles (+973)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,496 miles
    Test number
    860982730137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass50,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    403491639104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,523 miles (+1,616)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    733666029112
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  30. Pass48,907 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    541026538125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,874 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,874 miles
    Test number
    872925937138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass47,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,859 miles
    Test number
    482596745228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail47,858 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    332307915425
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about L82 FBM

Does L82 FBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L82 FBM is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L82 FBM?
The MOT on L82 FBM is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L82 FBM done?
L82 FBM was recorded at 55,649 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 383 miles a year.
Has L82 FBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L82 FBM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L82 FBM 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 L82 FBM find?
L82 FBM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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