CarVerify

Free Car Check

A4 REF

2016 Mini One

Grey Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini One36,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 REF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 103,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,820 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 89,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 81,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 69,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 70,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,841 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 57,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 57,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 50,161 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2020 50,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,226 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both tyres on the offside worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 36,226 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both tyres on the offside worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,393 miles

Front Lower stone chips windscreen

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
Full Mini One reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A4 REF is a 2016 Mini One in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2016 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,429 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A4 REF?

You can check the full history of A4 REF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A4 REF registered?

A4 REF is a 2016 Mini One, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is A4 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 REF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A4 REF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A4 REF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.