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Silver and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

T28 DCAMOT history

T28 DCA is a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,644 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 DCA was last recorded at 114,644 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,568 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,644 miles
  • 2024 – 114,568 miles
  • 2023 – 114,517 miles
  • 2022 – 114,351 miles
  • 2021 – 113,897 miles
  • 2020 – 112,873 miles
  • 2019 – 111,806 miles
  • 2018 – 110,391 miles
  • 2017 – 105,723 miles
  • 2016 – 102,806 miles
  • 2015 – 98,604 miles
  • 2014 – 91,393 miles
  • 2013 – 85,364 miles
  • 2012 – 77,276 miles
  • 2011 – 70,570 miles
  • 2010 – 63,179 miles
  • 2009 – 54,764 miles
  • 2008 – 47,986 miles
  • 2007 – 38,822 miles
  • 2006 – 32,569 miles
  • 2005 – 28,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear lights cloudy

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,644 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,644 miles
    Test number
    779820144383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear lights cloudy
  2. Pass114,568 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,568 miles
    Test number
    531551633994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,517 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    436057284179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,351 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,351 miles
    Test number
    227296733630
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail114,351 miles (+454)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,351 miles
    Test number
    601932212550
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced operation too dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced operation too dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass113,897 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    375735637714
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail113,896 miles (+1,023)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    399744963754
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,873 miles (+1,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,873 miles
    Test number
    188646393046
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint boot perished.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust.
    • AdvisorySlight play both front inner rack arms.
  9. Pass111,806 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    321407228416
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front flexi
  10. Pass110,391 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,391 miles
    Test number
    612507966848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,723 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,723 miles
    Test number
    606043243446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth side front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryExhaust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake judder
  12. Fail105,722 miles (+2,916)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,722 miles
    Test number
    326236292591
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth side front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryExhaust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake judder
  13. Pass102,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    348511931858
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  14. Fail102,806 miles (+4,202)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    696782916158
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  15. Pass98,604 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    913410621692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFuel cap
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  16. Fail98,604 miles (+7,211)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    175114288913
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFuel cap
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  17. Pass91,393 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    878132334285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,364 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    938596243298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,146 miles (+7,870)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,146 miles
    Test number
    305153943407
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSigns of rear wheels/tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners
  20. Pass77,276 miles (+6,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    395654732444
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm bushes
  21. Pass70,570 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    646942551257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,179 miles (+8,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    183363550271
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSome binding to o/s/r brake.
  23. Pass54,764 miles (+5,114)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,764 miles
    Test number
    404757739288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise sill covers fitted
    • NoteIncuficent clerance between wheel and plastic wheel arch trimm when loaded
  24. Pass49,650 miles (+1,664)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    821715759045
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass47,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    151572138254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,986 miles (+9,164)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    221822338210
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  27. Pass38,822 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    690984407296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,569 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    284127046262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    933635765236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 DCA

Does T28 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 DCA is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T28 DCA?
The MOT on T28 DCA is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 DCA done?
T28 DCA was recorded at 114,644 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has T28 DCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 DCA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T28 DCA 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 T28 DCA find?
T28 DCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear rear lights cloudy.

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