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MC51 SAR

2016 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,466 mi
Last recorded104,466 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 SAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,707 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 42,180 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,676 miles

front brake discs lipped quite badly

Fail 6 Jul 2021 39,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs lipped quite badly

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,576 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,535 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 16 Jul 2020 37,535 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 May 2019 34,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 34,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 43,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 27,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,826 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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MC51 SAR is a 2016 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC51 SAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MC51 SAR is a 2016 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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