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DL16 FFJ

2016 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,621 mi
Last recorded61,621 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 FFJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,621 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Aug 2025 61,621 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,235 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,105 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2022 44,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,729 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021 37,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 33,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,155 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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DL16 FFJ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DL16 FFJ registered?

DL16 FFJ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DL16 FFJ safe to buy?

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