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Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L6 NOUMOT history

L6 NOU is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 24 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 56,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,110 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NOU was last recorded at 56,110 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,282 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,828 miles
Average per year
5,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,110 miles
  • 2025 – 52,282 miles
  • 2024 – 37,993 miles
  • 2023 – 22,167 miles
  • 2022 – 20,734 miles
  • 2021 – 17,479 miles
  • 2020 – 16,350 miles
  • 2019 – 12,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    172295069023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail56,108 miles (+3,826)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,108 miles
    Test number
    423726322276
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass52,282 miles (+14,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    629347598001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass37,993 miles (+15,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    798249875393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass22,167 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    470748054276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,043 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    22,043 miles
    Test number
    606849864544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,734 miles
    Test number
    211263178980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail20,734 miles (+3,255)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,734 miles
    Test number
    781678708624
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass17,479 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,479 miles
    Test number
    526706149295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,350 miles (+3,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,350 miles
    Test number
    742569490949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass12,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,726 miles
    Test number
    991282957974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 NOU

Does L6 NOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NOU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NOU?
The MOT on L6 NOU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 NOU done?
L6 NOU was recorded at 56,110 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,957 miles a year.
Has L6 NOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NOU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 NOU 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 L6 NOU find?
L6 NOU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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