
Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc
M47 LABMOT history
M47 LAB is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 17 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,892 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 95,892 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M47 LAB
- 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
- 17 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
M47 LAB was last recorded at 95,892 miles on 7 Feb 2022, 738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 95,154 miles · 9 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 738 miles
- Average per year
- 2,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 95,892 miles
- 2020 – 95,154 miles
- 2019 – 93,437 miles
- 2018 – 92,214 miles
- 2017 – 90,336 miles
- 2016 – 88,793 miles
- 2015 – 86,956 miles
- 2014 – 85,190 miles
- 2013 – 82,858 miles
- 2012 – 80,411 miles
- 2011 – 78,276 miles
- 2010 – 74,864 miles
- 2009 – 71,753 miles
- 2008 – 67,777 miles
- 2007 – 62,237 miles
- 2006 – 57,964 miles
- 2005 – 53,387 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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure7 MOTs, 2007–2013
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Offside Front door aperture corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,892 miles (+738)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 95,892 miles
- Test number
- 244717601077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,154 miles (+120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,154 miles
- Test number
- 293426905048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake plate missing
Fail95,034 miles (+1,597)7 dangerous12 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,034 miles
- Test number
- 590596249326
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to rear of sub frame mountings (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to rear of front sub frame mountiogs (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousN/s and o/s rear shockers have very little damping affect
- MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear due pipe to mounting corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor and inner sill inside vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to inner sill inside vehicle (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor around all rear sub frame mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s and o/s boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner valance (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear shocker mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill step (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded
Pass93,437 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 93,437 miles
- Test number
- 941204387673
- AdvisoryOffside Front door aperture corroded
Fail93,434 miles (+1,220)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,434 miles
- Test number
- 113212412258
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door aperture corroded
Pass92,214 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,214 miles
- Test number
- 766096202064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,212 miles (+1,876)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,212 miles
- Test number
- 509515821143
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,336 miles (+1,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,336 miles
- Test number
- 702407560537
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Pass88,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 88,793 miles
- Test number
- 613031089966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,793 miles (+1,837)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,793 miles
- Test number
- 355070864172
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass86,956 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,956 miles
- Test number
- 710906251089
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,956 miles (+1,766)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,956 miles
- Test number
- 439028132769
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,190 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 85,190 miles
- Test number
- 339670664200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront panel corroded
- NoteNo. plate lights dim
Fail85,190 miles (+2,332)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,190 miles
- Test number
- 638199354235
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront panel corroded
- NoteNo. plate lights dim
Pass82,858 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 82,858 miles
- Test number
- 139651763252
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail82,855 miles (+2,444)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,855 miles
- Test number
- 299449853207
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Pass80,411 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 80,411 miles
- Test number
- 415661242241
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail80,410 miles (+2,134)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,410 miles
- Test number
- 456001142276
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass78,276 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,276 miles
- Test number
- 889014641289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront valance corroded
Fail78,275 miles (+3,411)11 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,275 miles
- Test number
- 526673141281
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront valance corroded
Pass74,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,864 miles
- Test number
- 221705340202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,864 miles (+3,111)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,864 miles
- Test number
- 751554840256
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,753 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 71,753 miles
- Test number
- 293177969232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,713 miles (+3,936)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,713 miles
- Test number
- 773029859286
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass67,777 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 67,777 miles
- Test number
- 401188968298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,485 miles (+5,248)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,485 miles
- Test number
- 713630348298
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,237 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 62,237 miles
- Test number
- 762018947219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,138 miles (+4,174)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,138 miles
- Test number
- 300971647243
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 57,964 miles
- Test number
- 310158456472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,964 miles (+4,577)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,964 miles
- Test number
- 391450256405
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S and O/S outer sills corroded and holed,outside prescribed area.
Pass53,387 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 53,387 miles
- Test number
- 584489355270
- NoteNearside front sill corroded+holed outside of pescribed area
- NoteOffside front sill corroded+holed outside pescribed area
- NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall perished+cracked no cord's visable at time of test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight movement in stearing column lower bush
Questions about M47 LAB
- Does M47 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M47 LAB expired on 6 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M47 LAB?
- The MOT on M47 LAB expired on 6 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M47 LAB done?
- M47 LAB was recorded at 95,892 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2022, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
- Has M47 LAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M47 LAB has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on M47 LAB 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 M47 LAB find?
- M47 LAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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