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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

R16 PYNMOT history

R16 PYN is a red petrol MINI first used on 30 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

R16 PYN red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
118,946 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 PYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 PYN was last recorded at 118,946 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,773 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
7,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,946 miles
  • 2024 – 116,280 miles
  • 2023 – 110,530 miles
  • 2022 – 102,491 miles
  • 2021 – 100,157 miles
  • 2020 – 96,106 miles
  • 2019 – 90,385 miles
  • 2018 – 86,306 miles
  • 2016 – 75,995 miles
  • 2015 – 54,796 miles
  • 2014 – 40,735 miles
  • 2013 – 30,842 miles
  • 2012 – 22,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bottom arm bush worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,946 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,946 miles
    Test number
    543524209125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bottom arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,773 miles (+19)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,773 miles
    Test number
    823328960416
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail118,754 miles (+2,474)14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,754 miles
    Test number
    919232687625
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.71 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 10.69% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 10.56% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1914ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs also worn and pitted but not excessively (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,280 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    326168343776
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,530 miles
    Test number
    354485650244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,530 miles (+8,039)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,530 miles
    Test number
    617414007956
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass102,491 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    353914064539
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside also offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,157 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    134525789329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail100,148 miles (+4,042)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,148 miles
    Test number
    176537948701
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    663711110851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,106 miles (+5,721)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    790444204811
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  12. Pass90,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,385 miles
    Test number
    433236771855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,383 miles (+4,077)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    533975124159
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass86,306 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,306 miles
    Test number
    690886253564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,995 miles (+21,199)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,995 miles
    Test number
    110464189130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    283524696717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,796 miles (+6,059)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    842397911116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass48,737 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    727761675024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,735 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    737570274042
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass40,735 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    807220874075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,842 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,842 miles
    Test number
    385030353037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,399 miles
    Test number
    175462872411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 PYN

Does R16 PYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 PYN expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 PYN?
The MOT on R16 PYN expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 PYN done?
R16 PYN was recorded at 118,946 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 7,136 miles a year.
Has R16 PYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 PYN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 PYN 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 PYN find?
R16 PYN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower bottom arm bush worn; offside front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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