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J30 OYX

2016 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,982 mi
Last recorded68,982 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 OYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 55,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 55,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,425 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 65,424 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has deep tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,493 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 62,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 40,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,075 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,091 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the shoulders

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulb out warning on dash

windscreen banner fitted but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 13,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,157 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 30,098 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 17,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,841 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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J30 OYX is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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J30 OYX is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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