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EA16 VLW

2016 Mini Countryman

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,817 mi
Last recorded63,817 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VLW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON THE INNER RIM

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 58,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,749 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,235 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 46,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,371 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 32,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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EA16 VLW is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was EA16 VLW registered?

EA16 VLW is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is EA16 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 VLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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