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AJ16 LCE

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LCE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,669 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 62,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 25,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 20,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,629 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 19,468 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AJ16 LCE is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was AJ16 LCE registered?

AJ16 LCE is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 July 2016.

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