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RF16 DSZ

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,991 mi
Last recorded79,991 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 DSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,456 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Fail 12 Dec 2022 59,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL...25/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD IS WEARING THIN

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,123 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUT ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Fail 8 Dec 2021 50,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUT ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,592 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2019 32,914 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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RF16 DSZ 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 70%.

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 RF16 DSZ registered?

RF16 DSZ is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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