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38 VB

2016 Mini Cooper S

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,494 mi
Last recorded20,494 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 VB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 20,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 18,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 16,253 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 13,591 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 10,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 8,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,250 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 6,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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38 VB is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 38 VB registered?

38 VB is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is 38 VB safe to buy?

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