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RJ66 SMX

2016 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,968 mi
Last recorded48,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 SMX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 48,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,268 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 40,889 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 40,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 36,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,267 miles

Lower engine mount worn

Fail 25 Nov 2022 32,267 miles

Lower engine mount worn

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 28,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,123 miles

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

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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RJ66 SMX is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ66 SMX registered?

RJ66 SMX is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is RJ66 SMX safe to buy?

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