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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

SLV 816MOT history

SLV 816 is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

SLV 816 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,196 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SLV 816
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SLV 816 was last recorded at 120,196 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,140 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,056 miles
Average per year
5,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,196 miles
  • 2025 – 117,140 miles
  • 2024 – 114,114 miles
  • 2023 – 109,906 miles
  • 2022 – 104,556 miles
  • 2021 – 102,504 miles
  • 2020 – 100,368 miles
  • 2019 – 92,995 miles
  • 2017 – 89,789 miles
  • 2016 – 86,326 miles
  • 2015 – 79,189 miles
  • 2014 – 72,163 miles
  • 2012 – 61,415 miles
  • 2011 – 46,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,196 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Headlamp cleaning device/defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,196 miles (+3,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,196 miles
    Test number
    181838212655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,140 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    830697923434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device/defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,139 miles (+3,025)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    716569988724
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall.215/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device/defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,114 miles (+4,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,114 miles
    Test number
    443783516188
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device/defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,906 miles (+163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    780515948838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides front brake pipe under wheel arches secured/clipped with cable tie (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

  6. Fail109,743 miles (+5,187)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    519693359147
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass104,556 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    703693525101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail104,552 miles (+2,048)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,552 miles
    Test number
    841997293826
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass102,504 miles (+2,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,504 miles
    Test number
    122787790018
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass100,368 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,368 miles
    Test number
    363721568809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil around engine

  11. Fail100,358 miles (+7,363)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,358 miles
    Test number
    188967664979
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil around engine

  12. Pass92,995 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,995 miles
    Test number
    310126007538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,975 miles (+3,186)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    234479749067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wires insecure
    • AdvisoryBonnet air vent insecure

  14. Pass89,789 miles (+3,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    176409026612
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Pass86,326 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,326 miles
    Test number
    174516422077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,189 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    198112025034
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass79,189 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    995692025065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,163 miles (+10,748)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,163 miles
    Test number
    316902444038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack
    • NoteOffside number plate light slightly dim

  19. Fail61,415 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    635682742311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,415 miles (+14,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    648592642303
    • 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)

  21. Pass46,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    417319211326
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

Questions about SLV 816

What vehicle is registration SLV 816 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SLV 816 on a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Nov 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SLV 816 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SLV 816 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SLV 816?
The MOT on SLV 816 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SLV 816 done?
SLV 816 was recorded at 120,196 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
Has SLV 816 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SLV 816 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on SLV 816 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 SLV 816 find?
SLV 816 passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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