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EF16 YSG

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 YSG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,483 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 78,483 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2026 78,477 miles

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 61,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM DEVOID OF TREAD TO SHOULDERS 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD TO SHOULDERS 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,285 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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EF16 YSG is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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EF16 YSG is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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