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Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

M506 LOFMOT history

M506 LOF is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 15,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

M506 LOF red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
15,630 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 LOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 LOF was last recorded at 15,630 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2013: 304 miles, lower than 98,540 miles on 14 Sept 2012.

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
14,576 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,630 miles
  • 2025 – 14,576 miles
  • 2024 – 13,515 miles
  • 2023 – 12,258 miles
  • 2022 – 11,322 miles
  • 2021 – 9,783 miles
  • 2020 – 8,768 miles
  • 2019 – 8,265 miles
  • 2018 – 6,802 miles
  • 2017 – 5,634 miles
  • 2016 – 4,642 miles
  • 2015 – 3,308 miles
  • 2014 – 1,709 miles
  • 2013 – 304 miles
  • 2012 – 98,540 miles
  • 2011 – 95,829 miles
  • 2010 – 93,086 miles
  • 2009 – 90,957 miles
  • 2008 – 89,288 miles
  • 2007 – 88,250 miles
  • 2006 – 84,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,630 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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,630 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    15,630 miles
    Test number
    376092443716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,576 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    14,576 miles
    Test number
    831802716569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,515 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    13,515 miles
    Test number
    433397719783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass12,258 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    12,258 miles
    Test number
    664363675736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,322 miles (+1,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    11,322 miles
    Test number
    142966725905
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass9,783 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    9,783 miles
    Test number
    775832554042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,768 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    8,768 miles
    Test number
    773694849832
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass8,265 miles (+1,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    8,265 miles
    Test number
    837305248048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass6,802 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    6,802 miles
    Test number
    662474414790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,634 miles (+992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    5,634 miles
    Test number
    894923000197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySlight play atwheel
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack ends

  11. Pass4,642 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    4,642 miles
    Test number
    871955079186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  12. Pass3,308 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    3,308 miles
    Test number
    980753357739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,709 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    1,709 miles
    Test number
    465015454271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass304 miles (-98,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    304 miles
    Test number
    949597553239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass98,540 miles (+2,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    916068752237
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  16. Pass95,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    406566641260
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  17. Fail95,829 miles (+2,743)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    605646141214
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  18. Pass93,086 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    513163350296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,957 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    370234269466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,288 miles (+8)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,288 miles
    Test number
    992494138241
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front inner wings holed and corroded at front of sills
    • NoteNear side front tyre shoulders running off and was under inflated on arrival strongly advised
    • NoteNoise on engine
    • NoteOff side front tyre cracking outer sidewall
    • NoteOil leak posible fuel pump gland

  21. Fail89,280 miles (+1,030)2 dangerous14 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    130595228247
    • DangerousExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front inner wings holed and corroded at front of sills
    • NoteNear side front tyre shoulders running off and was under inflated on arrival strongly advised
    • NoteNoise on engine
    • NoteOff side front tyre cracking outer sidewall

  22. Pass88,250 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    494341267248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,249 miles (+4,011)23 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    483759747255
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  24. Pass84,238 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    733324696120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,227 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    452226486151
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about M506 LOF

Does M506 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M506 LOF is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M506 LOF?
The MOT on M506 LOF is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M506 LOF done?
M506 LOF was recorded at 15,630 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
Has M506 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 LOF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on M506 LOF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M506 LOF find?
M506 LOF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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