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PJ16 VTG

2016 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,399 mi
Last recorded59,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 VTG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 59,399 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 59,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 53,889 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sliding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 47,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 41,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 41,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 17,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measures at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 17,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measures at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 VTG is a 2016 Mini Cooper in White 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 VTG registered?

PJ16 VTG is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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