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LS16 VSJ

2016 Mini Countryman

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 VSJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 79,957 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,179 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 1/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer 1/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut no canvas shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 42,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut no canvas shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,610 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,017 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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LS16 VSJ is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS16 VSJ registered?

LS16 VSJ is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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