MINI
Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
S16 RCGMOT history
S16 RCG is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 14 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 106,400 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 RCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 RCG was last recorded at 106,400 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Sept 2024: 102,822 miles, lower than 102,851 miles on 12 Sept 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 102,822 miles · 18 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,578 miles
- Average per year
- 4,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 106,400 miles
- 2024 – 102,822 miles
- 2023 – 95,937 miles
- 2022 – 87,569 miles
- 2021 – 85,353 miles
- 2020 – 83,800 miles
- 2019 – 80,568 miles
- 2018 – 76,984 miles
- 2017 – 76,529 miles
- 2015 – 74,788 miles
- 2014 – 72,734 miles
- 2013 – 70,219 miles
- 2012 – 66,941 miles
- 2011 – 61,398 miles
- 2010 – 56,391 miles
- 2009 – 42,357 miles
- 2008 – 25,098 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,400 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged both nearside front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,400 miles (+3,578)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 106,400 miles
- Test number
- 704605029135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,822 miles (-29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,822 miles
- Test number
- 563799082959
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail102,851 miles (+6,914)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,851 miles
- Test number
- 103739779644
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has little effort
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,937 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,937 miles
- Test number
- 972858826641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,884 miles (+8,315)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,884 miles
- Test number
- 168752719842
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,569 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 87,569 miles
- Test number
- 356618180547
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,353 miles (+1,553)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 85,353 miles
- Test number
- 925132022758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,800 miles (+3,232)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 83,800 miles
- Test number
- 398729460437
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass80,568 miles (+3,584)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,568 miles
- Test number
- 573759006895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,984 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,984 miles
- Test number
- 110849831777
- 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))
Fail76,984 miles (+455)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,984 miles
- Test number
- 385731664890
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass76,529 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,529 miles
- Test number
- 732584768138
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Pass74,788 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,788 miles
- Test number
- 576914795197
- NoteEngine air intake pipe split
- NoteN/s door check strap and hinges rusty
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn unevenly
Fail74,788 miles (+2,054)2 dangerous5 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,788 miles
- Test number
- 748241595168
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteAll tyres under inflated
- NoteEngine air intake pipe split
- NoteN/s door check strap and hinges rusty
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn unevenly
Pass72,734 miles (+2,515)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,734 miles
- Test number
- 617271074142
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteOffside rear tyre at 3 mm on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in front bottom suspension arms rear bushs
Pass70,219 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,219 miles
- Test number
- 905455973139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,171 miles (+3,230)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,171 miles
- Test number
- 419909163123
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,941 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,941 miles
- Test number
- 259005782419
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,939 miles (+5,541)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,939 miles
- Test number
- 868955182192
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,398 miles
- Test number
- 205772681121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,391 miles (+5,000)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,391 miles
- Test number
- 578132581183
- FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,391 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,391 miles
- Test number
- 210256190145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNearside rear disc rusty
- NoteWipers smearing
Fail56,389 miles (+14,032)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,389 miles
- Test number
- 602335090174
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNearside rear disc rusty
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass42,357 miles (+17,259)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,357 miles
- Test number
- 142408299450
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass25,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 25,098 miles
- Test number
- 343809108132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 RCG
- Does S16 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S16 RCG expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S16 RCG?
- The MOT on S16 RCG expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S16 RCG done?
- S16 RCG was recorded at 106,400 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
- Has S16 RCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 RCG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S16 RCG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S16 RCG find?
- S16 RCG passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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