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Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

L42 BKEMOT history

L42 BKE is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 16,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

L42 BKE blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
16,759 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 BKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 BKE was last recorded at 16,759 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,673 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 16,759 miles
  • 2023 – 16,673 miles
  • 2022 – 16,601 miles
  • 2021 – 16,516 miles
  • 2019 – 16,394 miles
  • 2017 – 16,176 miles
  • 2016 – 15,971 miles
  • 2015 – 15,737 miles
  • 2014 – 15,417 miles
  • 2013 – 15,210 miles
  • 2012 – 15,024 miles
  • 2011 – 14,739 miles
  • 2010 – 14,386 miles
  • 2009 – 14,138 miles
  • 2008 – 13,864 miles
  • 2007 – 13,552 miles
  • 2006 – 13,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,759 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,759 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    16,759 miles
    Test number
    754430661068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass16,673 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    16,673 miles
    Test number
    213226402327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail16,660 miles (+59)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,660 miles
    Test number
    940313552778
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass16,601 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    16,601 miles
    Test number
    265925294110
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass16,516 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    16,516 miles
    Test number
    409191480053
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass16,394 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,394 miles
    Test number
    299833519517
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass16,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    16,176 miles
    Test number
    798550779434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,176 miles (+205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,176 miles
    Test number
    677476617014
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill and floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass15,971 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,971 miles
    Test number
    729253536563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,737 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,737 miles
    Test number
    406977124093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,417 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,417 miles
    Test number
    349073484125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,210 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,210 miles
    Test number
    745926883101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,024 miles
    Test number
    206466282400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,018 miles (+279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,018 miles
    Test number
    397706082145
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass14,739 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,739 miles
    Test number
    267519871185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,386 miles
    Test number
    334326970166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,386 miles (+248)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,386 miles
    Test number
    313385970195
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass14,138 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    623987779143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,131 miles (+267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,131 miles
    Test number
    784675979150
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass13,864 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,864 miles
    Test number
    882068278179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,552 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,552 miles
    Test number
    741206707244
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass13,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,247 miles
    Test number
    314082216285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 BKE

Does L42 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L42 BKE expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L42 BKE?
The MOT on L42 BKE expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L42 BKE done?
L42 BKE was recorded at 16,759 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 191 miles a year.
Has L42 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 BKE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L42 BKE 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 L42 BKE find?
L42 BKE passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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