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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L28 TEKMOT history

L28 TEK is a white petrol MINI first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

L28 TEK white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
96,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 TEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 TEK was last recorded at 96,944 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 7,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,539 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,405 miles
Average per year
5,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,944 miles
  • 2023 – 89,539 miles
  • 2022 – 84,745 miles
  • 2021 – 80,186 miles
  • 2020 – 75,178 miles
  • 2019 – 70,242 miles
  • 2018 – 64,815 miles
  • 2017 – 59,069 miles
  • 2016 – 53,162 miles
  • 2015 – 46,810 miles
  • 2014 – 41,145 miles
  • 2013 – 35,278 miles
  • 2012 – 29,974 miles
  • 2011 – 24,406 miles
  • 2010 – 18,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,944 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside and offside rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,944 miles (+7,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    536698747601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,539 miles (+4,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    410487961174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

  3. Pass84,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,745 miles
    Test number
    692340874944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,739 miles (+4,553)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    370540152641
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,186 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,186 miles
    Test number
    797396364363
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail80,186 miles (+5,008)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,186 miles
    Test number
    882360317954
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,178 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,178 miles
    Test number
    495008923033
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

  8. Fail75,174 miles (+4,932)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    896251108888
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear lower arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc pitted inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft support bearing rough

  9. Pass70,242 miles (+5,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,242 miles
    Test number
    565395244296
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft bearing rough
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding

  10. Pass64,815 miles (+5,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,815 miles
    Test number
    515767392205
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn

  11. Pass59,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    163240689443
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bush's worn

  12. Fail59,057 miles (+5,895)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,057 miles
    Test number
    240767554202
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bush's worn

  13. Pass53,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    827130152948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail53,162 miles (+6,352)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,162 miles
    Test number
    137163619821
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear pad worn

  15. Pass46,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,810 miles
    Test number
    439085755130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,805 miles (+5,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    777595855165
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass41,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    169922184178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,145 miles (+5,867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    968460374153
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass35,278 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    238995043166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    168252352183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,974 miles (+5,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,974 miles
    Test number
    829502652159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass24,406 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,406 miles
    Test number
    455306341119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,558 miles
    Test number
    254810970433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 TEK

Does L28 TEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 TEK expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 TEK?
The MOT on L28 TEK expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 TEK done?
L28 TEK was recorded at 96,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 5,569 miles a year.
Has L28 TEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 TEK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L28 TEK 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 TEK find?
L28 TEK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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