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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

L90 VRLMOT history

L90 VRL is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,369 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 VRL was last recorded at 43,369 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,585 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
1,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,369 miles
  • 2025 – 40,585 miles
  • 2024 – 40,072 miles
  • 2023 – 39,295 miles
  • 2022 – 39,203 miles
  • 2019 – 39,197 miles
  • 2018 – 39,041 miles
  • 2017 – 38,912 miles
  • 2016 – 38,627 miles
  • 2015 – 38,560 miles
  • 2014 – 38,096 miles
  • 2013 – 37,858 miles
  • 2012 – 37,545 miles
  • 2010 – 35,162 miles
  • 2009 – 31,979 miles
  • 2008 – 28,559 miles
  • 2007 – 26,231 miles
  • 2006 – 23,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,369 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 Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel cap seal slight perishing advise renew

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,369 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    406117762075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,585 miles (+513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    524230272711
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside upper/lower ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2.5-3mm inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil seep engine

  3. Pass40,072 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,072 miles
    Test number
    410233467703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing advise renew
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine

  4. Fail40,047 miles (+752)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,047 miles
    Test number
    192957026764
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing advise renew
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine

  5. Pass39,295 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    359225676139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,203 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    496109393523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail39,197 miles (+156)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    939107827833
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass39,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    640951285929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,041 miles (+129)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    879156771449
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass38,912 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    976874462278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,627 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,627 miles
    Test number
    476900845733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,560 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    275107125264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,096 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,096 miles
    Test number
    139035604131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,858 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    618795113191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,545 miles (+2,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    668282452139
    • NoteSlight movement in offside and nearside front suspension ball joints

  16. Pass35,162 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    341982020290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,979 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    112442029290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,559 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    452865728298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,231 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,231 miles
    Test number
    902607127237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass23,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    733326136213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 VRL

Does L90 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 VRL is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 VRL?
The MOT on L90 VRL is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 VRL done?
L90 VRL was recorded at 43,369 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,021 miles a year.
Has L90 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 VRL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 VRL 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 VRL find?
L90 VRL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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