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MINI Cooper S Auto

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

R16 DLDMOT history

R16 DLD is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S Auto first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

R16 DLD grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
119,830 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S Auto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DLD was last recorded at 119,830 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,830 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,830 miles
  • 2023 – 118,221 miles
  • 2021 – 116,042 miles
  • 2020 – 107,585 miles
  • 2019 – 104,809 miles
  • 2018 – 102,104 miles
  • 2017 – 97,574 miles
  • 2016 – 90,589 miles
  • 2015 – 81,692 miles
  • 2014 – 69,431 miles
  • 2012 – 55,363 miles
  • 2011 – 46,814 miles
  • 2010 – 39,859 miles
  • 2009 – 28,857 miles
  • 2008 – 27,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,830 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    603814214294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail119,830 miles (+1,609)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    230385730597
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass118,221 miles (+2,179)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,221 miles
    Test number
    360533858960
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,042 miles (+8,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,042 miles
    Test number
    927555963818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,585 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,585 miles
    Test number
    508205091839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,809 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    935554401376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,104 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    856286131125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,574 miles (+6,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,574 miles
    Test number
    967009066814
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass90,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,589 miles
    Test number
    660827676811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,589 miles (+8,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,589 miles
    Test number
    184932762112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  11. Pass81,692 miles (+12,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,692 miles
    Test number
    857380135046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass69,431 miles (+14,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,431 miles
    Test number
    117074334462
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass55,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    426382522398
    • NotePower steering slightly stiff

  14. Fail55,363 miles (+1,448)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    586322322333
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePower steering slightly stiff

  15. Pass53,915 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    207170172465
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOS Exhaust bracket snapped

  16. Fail53,915 miles (+7,101)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    608180672103
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOS Exhaust bracket snapped

  17. Pass46,814 miles (+6,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    516935671199
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner surface

  18. Pass39,859 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    423218450157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,771 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    401542420002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,857 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    193560729460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,249 miles
    Test number
    352872668429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,246 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    813432568248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R16 DLD

Does R16 DLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 DLD expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 DLD?
The MOT on R16 DLD expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 DLD done?
R16 DLD was recorded at 119,830 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has R16 DLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DLD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 DLD 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 DLD find?
R16 DLD passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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