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RJ16 ELX

2016 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,150 mi
Last recorded132,150 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 ELX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 132,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,462 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,302 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 117,881 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges nearly to ply/cord but not exposing ply/cord at time of test-advise immediate replacement

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

pedestrian protection system failure

Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges nearly to ply/cord but not exposing ply/cord at time of test-advise immediate replacement

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

pedestrian protection system failure

Pass 2 May 2019 71,852 miles

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

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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RJ16 ELX is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 RJ16 ELX registered?

RJ16 ELX is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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