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PJ66 GAX

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,259 mi
Last recorded230,259 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 GAX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 230,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush- (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked, no ply or cords visible.

Offside daytime running light not working.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 224,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 216,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 216,159 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 216,158 miles

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

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 5 Sep 2022 205,771 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Sep 2022 205,771 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Sep 2021 198,534 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 198,533 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,868 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 160,868 miles

Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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PJ66 GAX is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ66 GAX registered?

PJ66 GAX is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 October 2016.

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