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J23 MES

2016 Mini Unknown

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,863 mi
Last recorded66,863 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Unknown42,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 MES
MakeMini
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in chalk! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 37,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,112 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Unknown?

Based on 9,619 MOT tests across 1,014 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,876
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,014
On UK Roads
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J23 MES is a 2016 Mini Unknown in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mini Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 42,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J23 MES registered?

J23 MES is a 2016 Mini Unknown, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is J23 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 MES shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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