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PJ16 OPZ

2016 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,979 mi
Last recorded83,979 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 OPZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,979 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 83,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,773 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 55,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40 18rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,720 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2019 30,746 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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PJ16 OPZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was PJ16 OPZ registered?

PJ16 OPZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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