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R3 WBY

2016 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 WBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 78,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 66,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,646 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 47,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 46,546 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 37,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,557 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,250 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 WBY is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WBY registered?

R3 WBY is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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