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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

GRG 21MOT history

GRG 21 is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 18 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

GRG 21 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,236 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GRG 21
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GRG 21 was last recorded at 81,236 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,344 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,892 miles
Average per year
5,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,236 miles
  • 2025 – 75,344 miles
  • 2024 – 69,072 miles
  • 2023 – 62,303 miles
  • 2022 – 58,801 miles
  • 2021 – 58,761 miles
  • 2020 – 55,144 miles
  • 2019 – 45,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,236 miles (+5,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,236 miles
    Test number
    960363454033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass75,344 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    123294392526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,072 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    166465506858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,068 miles (+6,765)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    483497553266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass62,303 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    754966938643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,285 miles (+3,484)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,285 miles
    Test number
    165164856521
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass58,801 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    533335299695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,761 miles (+3,617)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,761 miles
    Test number
    823000001408
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  9. Pass55,144 miles (+9,260)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    351951226941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,884 miles
    Test number
    964626643262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GRG 21

What vehicle is registration GRG 21 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GRG 21 on a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 18 Dec 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GRG 21 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GRG 21 is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GRG 21?
The MOT on GRG 21 is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GRG 21 done?
GRG 21 was recorded at 81,236 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,568 miles a year.
Has GRG 21 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GRG 21 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on GRG 21 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 GRG 21 find?
GRG 21 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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