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RO16 UNM

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,206 mi
Last recorded85,206 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 UNM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,930 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 73,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,535 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 51,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 30,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (outer rubber split ,showing inner material) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brakes have imbalance

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot letting out grease

Nearside Front brake hose clip loose

Nearside Front brake pad wear wires clipped to brake hose

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 17,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot letting out grease

Nearside Front brake hose clip loose

Nearside Front brake pad wear wires clipped to brake hose

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

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

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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RO16 UNM is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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RO16 UNM is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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