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FP16 PLV

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 PLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 76,708 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 76,708 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,583 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 68,583 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight kick-up is on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 58,289 miles

Nearside Rear Disc signs of heat

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,700 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 38,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,011 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2020 30,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested i n wet/frozen conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2019 16,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,010 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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FP16 PLV 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 66.7%.

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 FP16 PLV registered?

FP16 PLV is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FP16 PLV safe to buy?

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