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1616 D

1997 Morris Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,497 mi
Last recorded82,497 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration1616 D
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,298 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 75,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2015 72,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,606 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,229 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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1616 D is a 1997 Morris Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1616 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 29 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1616 D registered?

1616 D is a 1997 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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