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AJ61 DAR

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,706 mi
Last recorded66,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,504 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 42,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 33,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,720 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp Insecure pre 1 march 2018

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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AJ61 DAR 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 75%.

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 AJ61 DAR registered?

AJ61 DAR is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is AJ61 DAR safe to buy?

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