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LAU 77L

2016 Mini Countryman

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 77L
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 132,767 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side pipes on upper suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 132,767 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side pipes on upper suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 66,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side step corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,763 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 95,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OS and NS rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,231 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,577 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 71,445 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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LAU 77L is a 2016 Mini Countryman in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LAU 77L registered?

LAU 77L is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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