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RV16 ZLK

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 ZLK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 100,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 93,179 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,123 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 61,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 48,944 miles

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

all tyres wearing close to limits

nearsid rear and front tyres walls inner and outer damage

Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,034 miles

Nearside Front damage to front of vehicle recommend attention

Rear rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge and contains several deep cuts recommend replacement

Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,483 miles

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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RV16 ZLK is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RV16 ZLK registered?

RV16 ZLK is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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