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Green · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

R16 CLOMOT history

R16 CLO is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

R16 CLO green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,889 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 CLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 CLO was last recorded at 72,889 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,391 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,498 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,889 miles
  • 2025 – 68,391 miles
  • 2024 – 63,876 miles
  • 2023 – 58,152 miles
  • 2022 – 52,600 miles
  • 2021 – 47,327 miles
  • 2019 – 40,517 miles
  • 2018 – 35,856 miles
  • 2017 – 30,506 miles
  • 2016 – 23,131 miles
  • 2015 – 22,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,889 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,889 miles (+4,498)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    892314950173
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass68,391 miles (+4,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,391 miles
    Test number
    114851761370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass63,876 miles (+5,724)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,876 miles
    Test number
    639250136953
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass58,152 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    909769544472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,600 miles (+5,273)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,600 miles
    Test number
    277827077980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,327 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    183979701043
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail47,327 miles (+6,810)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    274841616058
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass40,517 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    891940839382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,856 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    694797084914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,506 miles (+7,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    357688665679
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass23,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    293357604861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,131 miles (+423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    749757713071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  13. Pass22,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,708 miles
    Test number
    348682289275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R16 CLO

Does R16 CLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 CLO is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 CLO?
The MOT on R16 CLO is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 CLO done?
R16 CLO was recorded at 72,889 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has R16 CLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 CLO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 CLO 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 R16 CLO find?
R16 CLO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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