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RO53 LYX

2016 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 LYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 82,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,405 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,405 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,046 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,641 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,892 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,466 miles

Deep cut to N/S/F tyre tread

Fail 4 Sep 2019 38,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Deep cut to N/S/F tyre tread

N/S/R tyre worn to wear markers

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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RO53 LYX is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Grey 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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What year was RO53 LYX registered?

RO53 LYX is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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