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Black and Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L83 XWPMOT history

L83 XWP is a black and yellow petrol Rover Mini first used on 21 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2006 and it has passed 1 of 3 MOT tests, with 76,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

L83 XWP black Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2006
Mileage
76,548 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
3
1 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 XWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2006
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L83 XWP was last recorded at 76,548 miles on 23 May 2025, 73,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2005.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
2,864 miles · 2 Aug 2005
Between the last two tests
73,684 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,548 miles
  • 2005 – 2,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,548 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,548 miles (+73,684)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,548 miles
    Test number
    456060351532
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass2,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    2,864 miles
    Test number
    413404615226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail2,864 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,864 miles
    Test number
    551073715235
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L83 XWP

Does L83 XWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L83 XWP expired on 1 Aug 2006, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L83 XWP?
The MOT on L83 XWP expired on 1 Aug 2006. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L83 XWP done?
L83 XWP was recorded at 76,548 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has L83 XWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 XWP has failed 2 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L83 XWP 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 L83 XWP find?
L83 XWP failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 2 major defects: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area.

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