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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

R16 MRUMOT history

R16 MRU is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

R16 MRU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
94,566 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MRU was last recorded at 94,566 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 12,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,122 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
12,444 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,566 miles
  • 2021 – 82,122 miles
  • 2020 – 67,492 miles
  • 2019 – 61,922 miles
  • 2018 – 58,587 miles
  • 2017 – 58,253 miles
  • 2016 – 53,972 miles
  • 2015 – 50,706 miles
  • 2014 – 46,666 miles
  • 2013 – 41,812 miles
  • 2012 – 36,797 miles
  • 2011 – 29,209 miles
  • 2010 – 21,797 miles
  • 2009 – 15,715 miles
  • 2008 – 8,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,566 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,566 miles (+12,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    355046128981
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass82,122 miles (+145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,122 miles
    Test number
    944642506330
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail81,977 miles (+14,485)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    224049669367
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass67,492 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    352086051833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,922 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,922 miles
    Test number
    274394736779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail61,922 miles (+3,335)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,922 miles
    Test number
    195609355678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,587 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,587 miles
    Test number
    311832540618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,253 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    273034894662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,972 miles
    Test number
    226459723356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    185732195144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail50,706 miles (+4,040)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,706 miles
    Test number
    547637685142
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass46,666 miles (+4,854)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,666 miles
    Test number
    156981564207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,812 miles (+5,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    807733063212
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass36,797 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,797 miles
    Test number
    237904662216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    999455261262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,208 miles (+7,411)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    975665561273
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass21,797 miles (+6,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    582797260284
    • NoteADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

  18. Pass15,715 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,715 miles
    Test number
    920071279267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,894 miles
    Test number
    151356368235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail8,893 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,893 miles
    Test number
    671896968264
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Questions about R16 MRU

Does R16 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 MRU expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 MRU?
The MOT on R16 MRU expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 MRU done?
R16 MRU was recorded at 94,566 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has R16 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MRU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 MRU 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 MRU find?
R16 MRU passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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