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MC16 GRU

2016 Mini Countryman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,139 mi
Last recorded86,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 GRU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,261 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 53,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top rubber starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 37,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top rubber starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,536 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 27,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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MC16 GRU is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MC16 GRU registered?

MC16 GRU is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MC16 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC16 GRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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