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Red and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

L8 RJOMOT history

L8 RJO is a red and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

L8 RJO red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
49,569 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RJO was last recorded at 49,569 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,471 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,569 miles
  • 2023 – 49,471 miles
  • 2022 – 49,409 miles
  • 2021 – 49,373 miles
  • 2017 – 48,096 miles
  • 2015 – 47,962 miles
  • 2014 – 47,557 miles
  • 2013 – 44,352 miles
  • 2010 – 43,840 miles
  • 2009 – 43,619 miles
  • 2008 – 41,010 miles
  • 2007 – 39,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,569 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,569 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    575982304805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,471 miles (+62)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,471 miles
    Test number
    939898414124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass49,409 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    184484875997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass49,373 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    450898758000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  5. Fail49,370 miles (+1,274)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    718065513066
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin may set fire to carpets (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
  6. Pass48,096 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    594552253596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,962 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    170793685659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,557 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    366282614211
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  9. Pass47,557 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    588492414287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,352 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    186551223205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,840 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    881307100255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,619 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,619 miles
    Test number
    131745109261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,600 miles (+2,590)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    320191009276
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  14. Pass41,010 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    114567298113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,995 miles (+1,702)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,995 miles
    Test number
    141459788171
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass39,293 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    611960827129
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNumber plates displayed are fitted over another set of plates which have incorrectly spaced letters and/or figures
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge
  17. Fail39,293 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    823150627138
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNumber plates displayed are fitted over another set of plates which have incorrectly spaced letters and/or figures
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Questions about L8 RJO

Does L8 RJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 RJO expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 RJO?
The MOT on L8 RJO expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 RJO done?
L8 RJO was recorded at 49,569 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 591 miles a year.
Has L8 RJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RJO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 RJO 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 RJO find?
L8 RJO passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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