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AV66 VYG

2016 Mini Cooper

Turquoise Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 VYG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,218 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 77,215 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 72,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 68,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 64,779 miles
Fail 10 May 2023

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,805 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 49,357 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AV66 VYG is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,496cc diesel 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 AV66 VYG registered?

AV66 VYG is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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The MOT history for AV66 VYG 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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