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Grey and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L8 CDYMOT history

L8 CDY is a grey and black petrol Rover Mini first used on 17 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L8 CDY grey Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,115 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CDY was last recorded at 55,115 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,115 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,115 miles
  • 2024 – 55,102 miles
  • 2022 – 54,720 miles
  • 2021 – 52,886 miles
  • 2020 – 52,568 miles
  • 2018 – 52,020 miles
  • 2016 – 51,935 miles
  • 2012 – 51,874 miles
  • 2010 – 51,582 miles
  • 2009 – 49,590 miles
  • 2008 – 41,753 miles
  • 2007 – 41,387 miles
  • 2006 – 41,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,115 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    587569313708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,115 miles (+13)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    664701028552
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low, added 2 litres for test

  3. Fail55,102 miles (+382)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    523344415962
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass54,720 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,720 miles
    Test number
    502932537857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,712 miles (+8)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    650956552735
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached peardrop rubber mounting bonding failed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe offside subframe floor mounting area excesivelly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail54,704 miles (+1,818)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    513822688799
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Within brake drum (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass52,886 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    940271074615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,883 miles (+315)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    768260339644
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass52,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    422501391775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  10. Fail52,568 miles (+548)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    588450975540
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  11. Pass52,020 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    369595892622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,016 miles (+81)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    269773763147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  13. Pass51,935 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    748144368414
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryTo both rear hubs brake pipes showing slight corrosion and limited access
    • AdvisoryTo nearside rear flexi hose brake pipe showing slight corrosion and limited access

  14. Fail51,934 miles (+60)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    713153500821
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryTo both rear hubs brake pipes showing slight corrosion and limited access
    • AdvisoryTo nearside rear flexi hose brake pipe showing slight corrosion and limited access

  15. Pass51,874 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    978743322063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,582 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    784581240346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,580 miles (+1,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    144184330367
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass49,590 miles (+15)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    480380949108
    • NoteBoth front pear bushes have slight play
    • NoteBoth front seat locking mechanisms require attention soon
    • NoteFront number plate requires attention soon
    • NoteIndicator switch requires attention soon
    • NoteSlight play in both front top ball joint

  19. Fail49,575 miles (+7,822)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    790473939122
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front pear bushes have slight play
    • NoteBoth front seat locking mechanisms require attention soon
    • NoteFront number plate requires attention soon
    • NoteIndicator switch requires attention soon
    • NoteSlight play in both front top ball joint

  20. Pass41,753 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    392802508195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,742 miles (+355)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,742 miles
    Test number
    594384198007
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass41,387 miles (+272)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    992644827151
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront and rear sub-frame corroded

  23. Pass41,115 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,115 miles
    Test number
    860534116176
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension Corroded

Questions about L8 CDY

Does L8 CDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CDY is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CDY?
The MOT on L8 CDY is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CDY done?
L8 CDY was recorded at 55,115 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 694 miles a year.
Has L8 CDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CDY has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 CDY 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 L8 CDY find?
L8 CDY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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