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L8 LEL

2016 Mini Countryman

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,108 mi
Last recorded61,108 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LEL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,108 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 61,108 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tps light on

Fail 27 Aug 2024 57,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tps light on

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,801 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,249 miles

plastic undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,153 miles

N/side front tyre very close to legal limit

Underfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/side front tyre very close to legal limit

Underfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

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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L8 LEL is a 2016 Mini Countryman in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was L8 LEL registered?

L8 LEL is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is L8 LEL safe to buy?

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