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S121 SYL

2016 Mini Cooper

Turquoise Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,822 mi
Last recorded27,822 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 SYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,446 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 24,446 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 20,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 16,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 11,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 7,974 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 6,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts on the tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 6,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts on the tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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S121 SYL is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S121 SYL registered?

S121 SYL is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is S121 SYL safe to buy?

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