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MINI Cooper

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

R50 DHWMOT history

R50 DHW is a grey petrol MINI Cooper first used on 29 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

R50 DHW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
105,248 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DHW was last recorded at 105,248 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,120 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,128 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,248 miles
  • 2025 – 101,120 miles
  • 2024 – 95,405 miles
  • 2023 – 93,724 miles
  • 2022 – 92,224 miles
  • 2021 – 91,022 miles
  • 2020 – 89,294 miles
  • 2018 – 85,368 miles
  • 2017 – 82,761 miles
  • 2016 – 80,494 miles
  • 2015 – 66,985 miles
  • 2014 – 54,266 miles
  • 2013 – 44,065 miles
  • 2012 – 42,486 miles
  • 2011 – 40,056 miles
  • 2010 – 33,317 miles
  • 2009 – 25,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,248 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,248 miles (+4,128)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,248 miles
    Test number
    697614685055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass101,120 miles (+5,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    452752959264
    • AdvisoryAxel showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip on drivers side of windscreen not obstructing drivers view.

  3. Pass95,405 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    364668108356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    715180014148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,722 miles (+1,498)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    211076557899
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass92,224 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    198067220470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,022 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    479311567434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,294 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    965200704162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,368 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,368 miles
    Test number
    249252393629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,761 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    494871454147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm across tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail82,759 miles (+2,265)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    650132423459
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge, 3mm across tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass80,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    196186604269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail80,494 miles (+13,509)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    397731336156
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust mounting s split but still supported

  14. Pass66,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    928339545121
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Fail66,985 miles (+12,719)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    565517845103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass54,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    998567524142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail54,266 miles (+10,201)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    739666224104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,065 miles (+1,579)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,065 miles
    Test number
    848724433157
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on !

  19. Pass42,486 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    117252942115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass40,056 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    535217831122
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail40,050 miles (+6,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    875736431130
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass33,317 miles (+8,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,317 miles
    Test number
    172537430105
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,180 miles
    Test number
    620881349153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R50 DHW

Does R50 DHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DHW is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R50 DHW?
The MOT on R50 DHW is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DHW done?
R50 DHW was recorded at 105,248 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has R50 DHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DHW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R50 DHW 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 R50 DHW find?
R50 DHW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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