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NL16 VVP

2016 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 VVP
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 68,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,885 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))

brake pipes swollen under plastic coating at ends/joints

Fail 22 Apr 2024 56,884 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

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

brake pipes swollen under plastic coating at ends/joints

Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,195 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,773 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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NL16 VVP is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL16 VVP registered?

NL16 VVP is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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