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LA16 MZJ

2016 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 MZJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 59,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,172 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads on 3mm start getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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LA16 MZJ is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LA16 MZJ registered?

LA16 MZJ is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is LA16 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 MZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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