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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

V5 MELMOT history

V5 MEL is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 28 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,520 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MEL was last recorded at 83,520 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,483 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,037 miles
Average per year
7,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,520 miles
  • 2025 – 79,483 miles
  • 2024 – 71,472 miles
  • 2023 – 67,186 miles
  • 2022 – 53,241 miles
  • 2021 – 41,778 miles
  • 2020 – 35,487 miles
  • 2019 – 29,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,520 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    317331340355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass79,483 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,483 miles
    Test number
    796728869031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,472 miles (+4,286)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    693706869680
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,186 miles (+13,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,186 miles
    Test number
    721957289604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass53,241 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    903316927666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,778 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,778 miles
    Test number
    898361825390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,487 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,487 miles
    Test number
    829552132607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    29,771 miles
    Test number
    613062583758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MEL

Does V5 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MEL is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MEL?
The MOT on V5 MEL is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 MEL done?
V5 MEL was recorded at 83,520 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,687 miles a year.
Has V5 MEL ever failed its MOT?
No. V5 MEL has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V5 MEL 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 V5 MEL find?
V5 MEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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