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AJ06 REA

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,232 mi
Last recorded71,232 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 REA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,232 miles

Offside Front tyre almost on cords

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake pad very low

Fail 18 May 2026 71,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front tyre almost on cords

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake pad very low

Pass 16 May 2025 65,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has worn inner tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 58,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 50,590 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 50,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 40,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 32,275 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 32,275 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 25,339 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 25,339 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 19,522 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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AJ06 REA is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AJ06 REA is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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