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R3 AJV

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,913 mi
Last recorded35,913 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 AJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 35,913 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 33,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 30,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,091 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 27,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,670 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,556 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 17,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,968 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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R3 AJV is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R3 AJV registered?

R3 AJV is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is R3 AJV safe to buy?

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