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Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

L94 CTYMOT history

L94 CTY is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L94 CTY blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
53,264 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L94 CTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L94 CTY was last recorded at 53,264 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,231 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,264 miles
  • 2025 – 52,231 miles
  • 2023 – 51,700 miles
  • 2022 – 51,307 miles
  • 2021 – 49,628 miles
  • 2019 – 49,557 miles
  • 2017 – 49,446 miles
  • 2016 – 49,308 miles
  • 2015 – 49,080 miles
  • 2013 – 48,431 miles
  • 2012 – 47,266 miles
  • 2011 – 46,880 miles
  • 2010 – 41,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,264 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,264 miles (+1,033)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    344183074592
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass52,231 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    489980647155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,700 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    662000907954
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    734662229450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,307 miles (+1,679)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    195590957893
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both tyres fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass49,628 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    220405323463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    988067601243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail49,557 miles (+111)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    370663006665
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Bolt loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass49,446 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    266362649941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,308 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,308 miles
    Test number
    611151763430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,080 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,080 miles
    Test number
    376007775042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,431 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    919851523140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,412 miles (+1,146)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    206956813161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass47,266 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    378913632167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Fail47,254 miles (+374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    228026022192
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass46,880 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,880 miles
    Test number
    538657511144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,487 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,487 miles
    Test number
    402995570098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,469 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    942723660076
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L94 CTY

Does L94 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L94 CTY is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L94 CTY?
The MOT on L94 CTY is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L94 CTY done?
L94 CTY was recorded at 53,264 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 727 miles a year.
Has L94 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L94 CTY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L94 CTY 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 L94 CTY find?
L94 CTY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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