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R23 SOF

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 SOF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,367 miles

Nearside Front shocker boot

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front shocker boot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 52,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,563 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 28,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm scrubbed outside edge (almost through to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

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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R23 SOF is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R23 SOF registered?

R23 SOF is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is R23 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 SOF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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