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RA05 RGA

2016 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,013 mi
Last recorded53,013 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 RGA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,425 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,734 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 35,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,720 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limits

Pass 15 Jan 2019 14,104 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 14,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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RA05 RGA is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 RA05 RGA registered?

RA05 RGA is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is RA05 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 RGA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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