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RF16 TZU

2016 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 TZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,144 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,144 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,968 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 37,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 26,942 miles

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

Offside wiper split

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,990 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 TZU is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF16 TZU registered?

RF16 TZU is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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