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E5 LYB

2016 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,269 mi
Last recorded52,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LYB
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,623 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 39,297 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 30,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 30,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 23,462 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2021 23,462 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash

covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,502 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 18,491 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 17,090 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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E5 LYB is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 38,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Countryman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 LYB registered?

E5 LYB is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is E5 LYB safe to buy?

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