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AR03 RCR

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 RCR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,645 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 52,645 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,627 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 41,627 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 31,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 25,493 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 25,493 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 17,901 miles

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

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

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

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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AR03 RCR is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AR03 RCR registered?

AR03 RCR is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is AR03 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 RCR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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