
Rover Mini
Orange and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc
L96 ATAMOT history
L96 ATA is an orange and black petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 8,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 8,438 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 14 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L96 ATA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Orange and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 25 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L96 ATA was last recorded at 8,438 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Aug 2012: 1,387 miles, lower than 99,324 miles on 18 Aug 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 8,134 miles · 1 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 304 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 8,438 miles
- 2020 – 8,134 miles
- 2019 – 7,856 miles
- 2018 – 7,558 miles
- 2017 – 6,961 miles
- 2016 – 5,957 miles
- 2015 – 4,466 miles
- 2014 – 3,463 miles
- 2012 – 1,397 miles
- 2011 – 99,324 miles
- 2010 – 98,310 miles
- 2009 – 93,663 miles
- 2007 – 89,527 miles
- 2006 – 83,729 miles
- 2005 – 83,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2012
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2010
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,438 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 8,438 miles
- Test number
- 607924367484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,134 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 8,134 miles
- Test number
- 144661354668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail8,132 miles (+276)1 dangerous11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,132 miles
- Test number
- 258345089015
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass7,856 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 7,856 miles
- Test number
- 857708048151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,848 miles (+290)1 dangerous14 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,848 miles
- Test number
- 459573990607
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass7,558 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 7,558 miles
- Test number
- 915118879287
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout.
Fail7,558 miles (+597)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,558 miles
- Test number
- 359749610457
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout.
Pass6,961 miles (+1,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 6,961 miles
- Test number
- 744605225920
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass5,957 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 5,957 miles
- Test number
- 163758704078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,954 miles (+1,488)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,954 miles
- Test number
- 133290527934
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Pass4,466 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 4,466 miles
- Test number
- 229379845485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,460 miles (+997)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,460 miles
- Test number
- 217928435443
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass3,463 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 3,463 miles
- Test number
- 379857474002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,462 miles (+2,065)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,462 miles
- Test number
- 308520474032
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass1,397 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 1,397 miles
- Test number
- 825169742237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,387 miles (-97,937)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,387 miles
- Test number
- 156771042236
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass99,324 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 99,324 miles
- Test number
- 698760331254
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail99,320 miles (+1,010)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,320 miles
- Test number
- 328413921287
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,310 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 98,310 miles
- Test number
- 654185140132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,302 miles (+4,639)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,302 miles
- Test number
- 672832200187
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,663 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 93,663 miles
- Test number
- 252507709454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,633 miles (+4,106)18 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,633 miles
- Test number
- 462788799062
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Pass89,527 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 89,527 miles
- Test number
- 822456667165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,507 miles (+5,778)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,507 miles
- Test number
- 712453667159
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 83,729 miles
- Test number
- 382127816002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,729 miles (+190)4 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,729 miles
- Test number
- 144254716062
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside 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)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leaking
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight fluctuation on front brakes.
- NoteSlight smearing to screen.
- NoteWelding repairs is not the best, but satisfactory.also covered in shultz inside.
Fail83,539 miles13 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,539 miles
- Test number
- 853074935307
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leaking
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight fluctuation on front brakes.
- NoteSlight smearing to screen.
Questions about L96 ATA
- Does L96 ATA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L96 ATA expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L96 ATA?
- The MOT on L96 ATA expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L96 ATA done?
- L96 ATA was recorded at 8,438 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022.
- Has L96 ATA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L96 ATA has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L96 ATA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L96 ATA find?
- L96 ATA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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