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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.

M47 LAB blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass95,892 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass95,892 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    244717601077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,154 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    293426905048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake plate missing
  3. 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
  4. Pass93,437 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    941204387673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door aperture corroded
  5. 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
  6. Pass92,214 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    766096202064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. Pass88,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    613031089966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass74,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    221705340202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass71,753 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    293177969232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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
  25. Pass67,777 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    401188968298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass62,237 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    762018947219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass57,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    310158456472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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.
  31. 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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