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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

L16 OXBMOT history

L16 OXB is a white petrol MINI first used on 26 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L16 OXB white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,013 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 OXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 OXB was last recorded at 78,013 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,589 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,424 miles
Average per year
4,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,013 miles
  • 2025 – 74,589 miles
  • 2024 – 73,188 miles
  • 2023 – 70,210 miles
  • 2022 – 67,336 miles
  • 2021 – 62,491 miles
  • 2020 – 61,825 miles
  • 2019 – 59,597 miles
  • 2018 – 55,851 miles
  • 2017 – 50,077 miles
  • 2016 – 45,014 miles
  • 2015 – 38,475 miles
  • 2014 – 31,852 miles
  • 2013 – 25,902 miles
  • 2012 – 19,228 miles
  • 2011 – 14,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside handbrake cable damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension components slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,013 miles (+3,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    692023040022
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,589 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    431357561229
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and (Offside Rear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass73,188 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    758864606316
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S Rear Tyre Cracking Through Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass70,210 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    556492652572
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion
  5. Fail70,190 miles (+42)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    389796340207
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion
  6. Fail70,148 miles (+2,812)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    218268146554
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe slightly corroded
  7. Pass67,336 miles (+4,845)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,336 miles
    Test number
    237420818681
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  8. Pass62,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,491 miles
    Test number
    765633164258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,491 miles (+666)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,491 miles
    Test number
    910592681658
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Pass61,825 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    686602037679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,597 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,597 miles
    Test number
    877894087543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,851 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    311199440206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,077 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    604991248694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,014 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    665464202649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,475 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,475 miles
    Test number
    509159518885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,852 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    515054174279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,902 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,902 miles
    Test number
    819685973297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,228 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    265533982281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,405 miles
    Test number
    755382791210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 OXB

Does L16 OXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 OXB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 OXB?
The MOT on L16 OXB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 OXB done?
L16 OXB was recorded at 78,013 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,264 miles a year.
Has L16 OXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 OXB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 OXB 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 L16 OXB find?
L16 OXB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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