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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

J66 NRGMOT history

J66 NRG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

J66 NRG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,768 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 NRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 NRG was last recorded at 112,768 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,685 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
5,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,768 miles
  • 2025 – 107,685 miles
  • 2024 – 100,388 miles
  • 2023 – 100,264 miles
  • 2022 – 99,253 miles
  • 2021 – 94,739 miles
  • 2020 – 82,623 miles
  • 2019 – 77,769 miles
  • 2018 – 71,116 miles
  • 2017 – 66,524 miles
  • 2016 – 59,589 miles
  • 2015 – 54,152 miles
  • 2014 – 47,074 miles
  • 2013 – 41,452 miles
  • 2012 – 39,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,768 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    189692810509
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass107,685 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,685 miles
    Test number
    705691915711
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail107,680 miles (+7,292)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,680 miles
    Test number
    300387797440
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,388 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    396789594093
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail100,264 miles (+1,011)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,264 miles
    Test number
    917302135904
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass99,253 miles (+4,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,253 miles
    Test number
    444670455478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass94,739 miles (+12,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    780745974920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass82,623 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    219112011608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,769 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    205992185771
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Fail77,767 miles (+6,651)4 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,767 miles
    Test number
    190540278370
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing ring deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass71,116 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    401680778117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,524 miles (+6,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    772615230685
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEmissions test only just passed
  13. Pass59,589 miles (+5,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    394958563723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions just passed
  14. Pass54,152 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    105190530648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,074 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    845333294247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,452 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    637927583271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    948717472294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 NRG

Does J66 NRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 NRG is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 NRG?
The MOT on J66 NRG is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 NRG done?
J66 NRG was recorded at 112,768 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,538 miles a year.
Has J66 NRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 NRG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 NRG 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 J66 NRG find?
J66 NRG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded.

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