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RJ16 WVA

2016 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,664 mi
Last recorded55,664 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 WVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 55,664 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,648 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,567 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 55,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

TPMS indicates low pressure

horn button intermittent

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,915 miles

Brake fluid change overdue

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

Horn button intermittent

Oil change overdue

TPMS light warning low pressure

Fail 22 Feb 2022 53,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid change overdue

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

Horn button intermittent

Oil change overdue

TPMS light warning low pressure

Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,018 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine and running down (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 42,823 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 42,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 WVA is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVA registered?

RJ16 WVA is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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