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AF16 VEL

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,942 mi
Last recorded45,942 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 45,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 24,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,417 miles

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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AF16 VEL is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF16 VEL?

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What year was AF16 VEL registered?

AF16 VEL is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AF16 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 VEL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF16 VEL have outstanding finance?

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