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Rover Mini

Green and White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,275 cc

N5 SLFMOT history

N5 SLF is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Oct 1995. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
66,025 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SLF was last recorded at 66,025 miles on 28 May 2025, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,658 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
367 miles
Average per year
1,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,025 miles
  • 2024 – 65,658 miles
  • 2023 – 64,975 miles
  • 2022 – 64,436 miles
  • 2021 – 64,004 miles
  • 2020 – 63,959 miles
  • 2019 – 63,298 miles
  • 2015 – 63,279 miles
  • 2014 – 60,031 miles
  • 2013 – 50,209 miles
  • 2012 – 49,423 miles
  • 2010 – 49,119 miles
  • 2009 – 47,304 miles
  • 2008 – 44,963 miles
  • 2006 – 44,902 miles
  • 2005 – 42,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,025 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,025 miles (+367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    822287239429
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass65,658 miles (+683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    710803316270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
  3. Pass64,975 miles (+539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    782393497879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion underside
  4. Pass64,436 miles (+432)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,436 miles
    Test number
    195935577757
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle joint dust covers worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stops both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,004 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    956929527130
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,959 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    739129588204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass63,298 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    557949852189
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass63,279 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    957613477689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake discs, tin back plate is missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel, rack fitted
  9. Fail63,279 miles (+3,248)22 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    109624225249
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc back plate is missing
  10. Pass60,031 miles (+9,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    347373124332
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass50,209 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    577315443306
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  12. Pass49,423 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    676704782214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,421 miles (+302)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,421 miles
    Test number
    328899062450
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
  14. Pass49,119 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    940161000292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,304 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    872273069114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass47,304 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    992193869109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,963 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    422402668169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,953 miles (+51)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    904537958143
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass44,902 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,902 miles
    Test number
    512598966214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,900 miles (+2,820)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,900 miles
    Test number
    381056366497
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front outer sill corroded
  21. Pass42,080 miles (+42)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,080 miles
    Test number
    241483565259
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle low at front end causing underside damage to gearbox and centre exhaust
  22. Fail42,038 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    383690365289
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about N5 SLF

Does N5 SLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 SLF expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 SLF?
The MOT on N5 SLF expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 SLF done?
N5 SLF was recorded at 66,025 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 1,218 miles a year.
Has N5 SLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SLF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on N5 SLF 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 N5 SLF find?
N5 SLF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sides.

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