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FV16 MLX

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,208 mi
Last recorded77,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 MLX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 74,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,478 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 58,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,601 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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FV16 MLX is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was FV16 MLX registered?

FV16 MLX is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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