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White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L16 WRAMOT history

L16 WRA is a white petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L16 WRA white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,355 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 WRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 WRA was last recorded at 85,355 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2014: 27,481 miles, lower than 35,507 miles on 27 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,818 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,537 miles
Average per year
5,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,355 miles
  • 2025 – 82,818 miles
  • 2024 – 78,802 miles
  • 2023 – 73,899 miles
  • 2022 – 69,472 miles
  • 2021 – 63,185 miles
  • 2020 – 60,552 miles
  • 2019 – 56,300 miles
  • 2018 – 53,546 miles
  • 2017 – 48,401 miles
  • 2016 – 41,368 miles
  • 2015 – 35,053 miles
  • 2014 – 27,481 miles
  • 2013 – 20,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,355 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE CORRODED IN PLACES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,355 miles (+2,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    312828298494
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass82,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    852271677090
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE CORRODED IN PLACES
  3. Fail82,818 miles (+4,016)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    633779403024
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak AT [ CENTER TO REAR LINK PIPE LOOSE] (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR MOST BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE CORRODED IN PLACES
  4. Pass78,802 miles (+4,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    569620489131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass73,899 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,899 miles
    Test number
    456544869667
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass69,472 miles (+6,287)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    634271101210
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass63,185 miles (+2,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    795425188359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass60,552 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    476912421905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,457 miles (+4,157)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    960292537575
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass56,300 miles (+2,754)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    214888354016
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass53,546 miles (+5,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    897097386724
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass48,401 miles (+7,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    121838534928
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant residue around rear of engine/lower gearbox
    • AdvisoryFull underside of vehicle covered in trims
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around front of engine
  13. Pass41,368 miles (+6,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    690042743690
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisorySome play nearside steering arm
  14. Pass35,053 miles (+7,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    576473685157
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on edges
  15. Pass27,481 miles (-8,026)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,481 miles
    Test number
    198222484152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,507 miles (+14,544)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    395607644123
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass20,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    285032283474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,963 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    665208673139
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 WRA

Does L16 WRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 WRA is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 WRA?
The MOT on L16 WRA is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 WRA done?
L16 WRA was recorded at 85,355 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,128 miles a year.
Has L16 WRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 WRA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 WRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 WRA find?
L16 WRA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear axle corroded.

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