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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,300 cc

S73 AKPMOT history

S73 AKP is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
55,414 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 AKP was last recorded at 55,414 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,003 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,414 miles
  • 2024 – 55,003 miles
  • 2015 – 54,042 miles
  • 2013 – 53,556 miles
  • 2009 – 52,934 miles
  • 2007 – 49,831 miles
  • 2006 – 44,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,414 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,414 miles (+411)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    889206980806
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass55,003 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    242655196033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,967 miles (+925)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    686302889723
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass54,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    647341395134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,042 miles (+486)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    256078985404
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  6. Pass53,556 miles (+622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    846577193127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass52,934 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    373334409200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,920 miles (+3,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    273719999448
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  9. Pass49,831 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    911618367006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,829 miles (+5,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    151287867067
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass44,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    113342666428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,195 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    730991666034
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about S73 AKP

Does S73 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 AKP expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 AKP?
The MOT on S73 AKP expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 AKP done?
S73 AKP was recorded at 55,414 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 581 miles a year.
Has S73 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 AKP has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 AKP 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 S73 AKP find?
S73 AKP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all lower shock bushes perished.

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