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White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L28 AKMMOT history

L28 AKM is a white petrol Rover Mini first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 22,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

L28 AKM white Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
22,024 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 AKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L28 AKM was last recorded at 22,024 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,904 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 22,024 miles
  • 2022 – 21,904 miles
  • 2021 – 21,781 miles
  • 2020 – 21,538 miles
  • 2019 – 21,267 miles
  • 2018 – 20,852 miles
  • 2017 – 20,078 miles
  • 2016 – 19,266 miles
  • 2015 – 18,641 miles
  • 2014 – 18,337 miles
  • 2013 – 18,047 miles
  • 2011 – 17,397 miles
  • 2010 – 16,588 miles
  • 2009 – 15,329 miles
  • 2008 – 13,926 miles
  • 2007 – 13,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail22,024 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail22,024 miles (+120)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,024 miles
    Test number
    110789308186
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass21,904 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    465804525988
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside outer body sills corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has surface corrosion

  3. Pass21,781 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,781 miles
    Test number
    451813573931
    • AdvisoryOffside & nearside outer sills corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion

  4. Pass21,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,538 miles
    Test number
    705781930648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail21,538 miles (+271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,538 miles
    Test number
    648969117171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass21,267 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,267 miles
    Test number
    103375331727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,852 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,852 miles
    Test number
    446085400900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,078 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,078 miles
    Test number
    792624072227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass19,266 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,266 miles
    Test number
    796048459325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,641 miles
    Test number
    745453035093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,639 miles (+302)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,639 miles
    Test number
    958432025006
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass18,337 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    736140634095
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass18,047 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,047 miles
    Test number
    249487613086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    17,397 miles
    Test number
    175733861397
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Fail17,397 miles (+809)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,397 miles
    Test number
    467643461308
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass16,588 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    491453240309
    • NoteOffside body sill has surface corrosion

  17. Fail16,588 miles (+1,259)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    550583940311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside body sill has surface corrosion

  18. Fail15,329 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    283917999265
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass15,329 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    561207699278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,926 miles
    Test number
    401990838183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,926 miles (+672)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,926 miles
    Test number
    121820138178
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass13,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,254 miles
    Test number
    543086007159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,254 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,254 miles
    Test number
    671043407185
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Questions about L28 AKM

Does L28 AKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 AKM expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 AKM?
The MOT on L28 AKM expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 AKM done?
L28 AKM was recorded at 22,024 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 554 miles a year.
Has L28 AKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 AKM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L28 AKM 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 L28 AKM find?
L28 AKM failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 11 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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