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RJ16 VEF

2016 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,745 mi
Last recorded52,745 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 VEF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low on effort handbrake only just met minimun requirements 17%

Fail 23 Sep 2025 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake low on effort handbrake only just met minimun requirements 17%

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,113 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 24,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 16,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,371 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 VEF 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 RJ16 VEF registered?

RJ16 VEF is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is RJ16 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ16 VEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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