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J29 SAG

2016 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 SAG
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 69,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,723 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 52,723 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,101 miles

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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J29 SAG is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc 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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J29 SAG is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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