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L16 GRW

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,771 mi
Last recorded78,771 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GRW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 78,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,428 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 72,428 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,943 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 58,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 13,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 12,562 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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L16 GRW is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L16 GRW registered?

L16 GRW is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is L16 GRW safe to buy?

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