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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L90 DWRMOT history

L90 DWR is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 13 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 47,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L90 DWR red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,171 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DWR was last recorded at 47,171 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,171 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,171 miles
  • 2024 – 47,023 miles
  • 2023 – 46,946 miles
  • 2022 – 46,820 miles
  • 2021 – 46,757 miles
  • 2020 – 46,515 miles
  • 2019 – 46,273 miles
  • 2016 – 42,753 miles
  • 2014 – 38,141 miles
  • 2013 – 34,357 miles
  • 2012 – 30,474 miles
  • 2009 – 28,150 miles
  • 2006 – 26,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    480931864311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,171 miles (+148)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    292523459430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split continuously on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,023 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,023 miles
    Test number
    690585139578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass46,946 miles (+126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    329604767615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass46,820 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    213818136100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,757 miles (+242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    412510683596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs outer sill corroded

  7. Pass46,515 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    575001770789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,273 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    990914948243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,753 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,753 miles
    Test number
    834704603771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass38,141 miles (+3,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    128716474426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass34,357 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,357 miles
    Test number
    179913673002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,474 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,474 miles
    Test number
    577780582081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,473 miles (+2,323)4 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    986635542053
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass28,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    503407129322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,150 miles (+1,951)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    841464529326
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  16. Pass26,199 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,199 miles
    Test number
    282374496133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/f floor pan
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/r subframe
    • NoteSlight play in front subframe mounts

  17. Fail26,199 miles (+6)6 dangerous3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,199 miles
    Test number
    531912096145
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousRear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/f floor pan
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s/r subframe
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high
    • NoteSlight play in front subframe mounts
    • NoteVery bad oil leak from oil pressure switch!

  18. Fail26,193 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,193 miles
    Test number
    213456286498
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L90 DWR

Does L90 DWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DWR is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 DWR?
The MOT on L90 DWR is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DWR done?
L90 DWR was recorded at 47,171 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 1,085 miles a year.
Has L90 DWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DWR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 DWR 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 L90 DWR find?
L90 DWR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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