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AJ16 VZB

2016 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,317 mi
Last recorded81,317 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VZB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 81,317 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 81,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% NSF 289KG. OSF 385KG. BOTH LOCK. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 56,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 39,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 32,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AJ16 VZB is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 VZB registered?

AJ16 VZB is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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The MOT history for AJ16 VZB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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