MINI
Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
S28 LAUMOT history
S28 LAU is a red petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 66,891 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 LAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 LAU was last recorded at 66,891 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,388 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 503 miles
- Average per year
- 3,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,891 miles
- 2025 – 66,388 miles
- 2023 – 59,586 miles
- 2022 – 57,414 miles
- 2020 – 55,939 miles
- 2019 – 53,712 miles
- 2018 – 52,491 miles
- 2017 – 47,892 miles
- 2016 – 43,231 miles
- 2015 – 36,427 miles
- 2014 – 31,150 miles
- 2013 – 28,536 miles
- 2012 – 25,752 miles
- 2011 – 23,859 miles
- 2010 – 20,081 miles
- 2009 – 13,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,891 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,891 miles (+503)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 66,891 miles
- Test number
- 794327694001
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass66,388 miles (+69)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,388 miles
- Test number
- 210919100993
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake dust shield touching disc
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail66,319 miles (+6,733)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,319 miles
- Test number
- 732407022159
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,586 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 59,586 miles
- Test number
- 261064936450
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Fail59,586 miles (+2,172)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,586 miles
- Test number
- 504728084156
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass57,414 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 57,414 miles
- Test number
- 978254188053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,939 miles
- Test number
- 596024024044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,939 miles (+2,227)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,939 miles
- Test number
- 666921257420
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,712 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 53,712 miles
- Test number
- 594917992306
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail53,712 miles (+1,221)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,712 miles
- Test number
- 669482231849
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,491 miles (+4,599)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 52,491 miles
- Test number
- 860434944697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,892 miles (+4,661)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 47,892 miles
- Test number
- 832867317375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,231 miles (+6,804)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 43,231 miles
- Test number
- 847132157666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,427 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,427 miles
- Test number
- 368046913082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)
Fail36,408 miles (+5,258)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,408 miles
- Test number
- 396838469417
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)
Pass31,150 miles (+2,614)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 31,150 miles
- Test number
- 429681634212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear discs corroded on inner faces
Pass28,536 miles (+97)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 28,536 miles
- Test number
- 356349633448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perishing in tread
Fail28,439 miles (+2,687)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,439 miles
- Test number
- 275747723239
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perishing in tread
Pass25,752 miles (+77)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,752 miles
- Test number
- 817797832271
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteBrake pipes to both rear flexy hoses corroded
- NoteFront discs corroding on inner faces
Fail25,675 miles (+1,816)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,675 miles
- Test number
- 545929622291
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pipes to both rear flexy hoses corroded
- NoteFront discs corroding on inner faces
Pass23,859 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,859 miles
- Test number
- 705559461233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail23,859 miles (+3,778)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,859 miles
- Test number
- 908369661262
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass20,081 miles (+651)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 20,081 miles
- Test number
- 513808750203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,430 miles (+5,460)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,430 miles
- Test number
- 513545240258
- FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Pass13,970 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 13,970 miles
- Test number
- 881992759242
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about S28 LAU
- Does S28 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 LAU is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 LAU?
- The MOT on S28 LAU is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 LAU done?
- S28 LAU was recorded at 66,891 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,135 miles a year.
- Has S28 LAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 LAU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S28 LAU 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 S28 LAU find?
- S28 LAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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