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L30 MLE

2016 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 MLE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 63,733 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre slightly low, 3mm & worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre fitted wrong way round, inside fitted to outside

Fail 17 Jan 2025 54,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screnwash choked (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre slightly low, 3mm & worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre fitted wrong way round, inside fitted to outside

Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,155 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 46,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working front screenwash choked/not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,514 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,512 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,626 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 33,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 30,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,814 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 17,617 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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L30 MLE is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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L30 MLE is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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