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SC66 LJA

2016 Mini Unknown

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Unknown42,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 LJA
MakeMini
ModelUnknown
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 69,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 53,140 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,589 miles

n/s rear calliper/cable sticking

screen damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,583 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 25,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 22,060 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Unknown?

Based on 9,619 MOT tests across 1,014 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,876
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,014
On UK Roads
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SC66 LJA is a 2016 Mini Unknown in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 42,450 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC66 LJA registered?

SC66 LJA is a 2016 Mini Unknown, first registered on 16 December 2016.

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The MOT history for SC66 LJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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