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RF16 XAU

2016 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 XAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 40,174 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 35,346 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside both inner pads wearing close to wear indicators

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 30,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 20,738 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 20,738 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,523 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 XAU is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAU registered?

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

Is RF16 XAU safe to buy?

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