MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
R686 JCWMOT history
R686 JCW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 101,226 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 JCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 JCW was last recorded at 101,226 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,383 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 843 miles
- Average per year
- 4,634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,226 miles
- 2025 – 100,383 miles
- 2024 – 98,951 miles
- 2023 – 97,371 miles
- 2021 – 94,605 miles
- 2020 – 92,895 miles
- 2019 – 86,607 miles
- 2018 – 79,915 miles
- 2017 – 71,590 miles
- 2016 – 71,034 miles
- 2015 – 66,483 miles
- 2014 – 61,336 miles
- 2013 – 55,365 miles
- 2012 – 44,126 miles
- 2011 – 33,237 miles
- 2010 – 20,650 miles
- 2009 – 19,333 miles
- 2008 – 15,765 miles
- 2007 – 14,106 miles
- 2006 – 10,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,226 miles
- AdvisoryFuel Tanks Strap corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of the vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear ARB corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Both rear shock top mounts corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,226 miles (+843)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 101,226 miles
- Test number
- 294791497736
- AdvisoryFuel Tanks Strap corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of the vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,383 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 812048330966
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear ARB corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear shock top mounts corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shielding insecure
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms, trailing arms, subframe corroded
Fail100,383 miles (+1,432)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 171873571990
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear ARB corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear shock top mounts corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shielding insecure
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms, trailing arms, subframe corroded
Pass98,951 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 98,951 miles
- Test number
- 972800745222
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking/perishing
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail98,951 miles (+1,580)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,951 miles
- Test number
- 945628338215
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield is slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking/perishing
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass97,371 miles (+2,766)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 97,371 miles
- Test number
- 584586629944
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,605 miles (+1,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,605 miles
- Test number
- 146173196945
- 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))
Pass92,895 miles (+6,288)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 92,895 miles
- Test number
- 157850088860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,607 miles (+6,692)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,607 miles
- Test number
- 233425656293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner small split in gaiter
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge and tyre worn to wear bands
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks in spec /oil level ok/ (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,915 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,915 miles
- Test number
- 287874496975
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 1.8 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBad oil leak (unknown)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc worn scored and corroded
Fail79,914 miles (+8,324)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,914 miles
- Test number
- 931955261605
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working wipers not checked (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 1.8 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBad oil leak (unknown)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc worn scored and corroded
Pass71,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,590 miles
- Test number
- 681361389102
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail71,590 miles (+556)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,590 miles
- Test number
- 240148467783
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,034 miles (+4,551)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 71,034 miles
- Test number
- 939496808738
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass66,483 miles (+5,147)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 66,483 miles
- Test number
- 658329155024
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Pass61,336 miles (+5,971)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,336 miles
- Test number
- 715795854045
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,365 miles (+11,239)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 55,365 miles
- Test number
- 629683253079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,126 miles (+10,889)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 44,126 miles
- Test number
- 838003742038
- NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted slightly
- NoteFuel cap seal perished
- NoteNearside front and both rear tyres edges are worn
- NoteOil leak
- NotePower steering noisey
- NoteRear brake discs quite badly worn and pitted
- NoteRear suspension top mounts have slight movement off load
Pass33,237 miles (+12,587)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 33,237 miles
- Test number
- 288378041009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,650 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 20,650 miles
- Test number
- 100186950002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,333 miles
- Test number
- 694771479264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,333 miles (+3,568)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,333 miles
- Test number
- 823861679277
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass15,765 miles (+1,659)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 15,765 miles
- Test number
- 703254378238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,106 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 14,106 miles
- Test number
- 491088267298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 10,719 miles
- Test number
- 840371076260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,719 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,719 miles
- Test number
- 294151376268
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about R686 JCW
- Does R686 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 JCW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R686 JCW?
- The MOT on R686 JCW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R686 JCW done?
- R686 JCW was recorded at 101,226 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
- Has R686 JCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 JCW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on R686 JCW 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 R686 JCW find?
- R686 JCW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel tanks strap corroded; fuel cap/sealing device perished; general corrosion underside of the vehicle, and 2 more.
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