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MD51 SHA

2016 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,801 mi
Last recorded101,801 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 SHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,710 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers corroded both sides

Rear Axle and all suspension components corroded both sites

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 100,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,558 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel suspension components corroded all over

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,537 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe and flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel suspension components corroded all over

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure x2

Pass 12 Oct 2023 108,366 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,739 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust back-box tail pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust back-box tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,962 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 103,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,105 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,094 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,355 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,305 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing low.

osf road wheel has been repaired.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,305 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing low.

osf road wheel has been repaired.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,991 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded. (3.5.1i)

Bonnet will not latch securely

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,930 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release lever broken

n/s/f wheel arch liner out of shape

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet release lever broken

n/s/f wheel arch liner out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,098 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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MD51 SHA is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MD51 SHA is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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