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Rover Mini

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

M506 LOAMOT history

M506 LOA is a white petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

M506 LOA white Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,198 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 LOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 LOA was last recorded at 70,198 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2012: 58,406 miles, lower than 65,507 miles on 1 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,162 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,198 miles
  • 2022 – 70,162 miles
  • 2021 – 70,061 miles
  • 2020 – 69,852 miles
  • 2017 – 69,675 miles
  • 2014 – 69,286 miles
  • 2012 – 68,415 miles
  • 2011 – 65,507 miles
  • 2010 – 58,873 miles
  • 2009 – 56,620 miles
  • 2008 – 49,510 miles
  • 2007 – 41,678 miles
  • 2006 – 37,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,198 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,198 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    667530199943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,162 miles (+101)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    383971687039
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,061 miles (+209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    797030627603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,852 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    265954344026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    992183684754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,675 miles (+389)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    673887917518
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass69,286 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    249683634494
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail69,281 miles (+866)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    939653614110
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass68,415 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    937876982205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,406 miles (-7,101)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    197126972226
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass65,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    267544871299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,507 miles (+6,634)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    336194171294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass58,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    344595860480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,873 miles (+2,253)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    473945960281
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteBrake discs corrodid

  15. Pass56,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,620 miles
    Test number
    521421769207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,606 miles (+7,096)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    743551469262
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,510 miles (+426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    224221238268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail49,084 miles (+7,406)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    220902118210
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass41,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    712502147298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,678 miles (+4,075)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    651021747278
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass37,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    371946756457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,603 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    392976956428
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about M506 LOA

Does M506 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M506 LOA expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M506 LOA?
The MOT on M506 LOA expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M506 LOA done?
M506 LOA was recorded at 70,198 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 1,928 miles a year.
Has M506 LOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 LOA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on M506 LOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M506 LOA find?
M506 LOA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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