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51 GR

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 GR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 52,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 46,997 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushing worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 18 Oct 2024 46,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split /smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bushing worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 42,029 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 35,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 21,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 13,356 miles

Undertrays fitted.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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51 GR is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 51 GR registered?

51 GR is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 November 2016.

Is 51 GR safe to buy?

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