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SJ16 LAU

2016 Mini Countryman

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LAU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 53,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,771 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,037 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 26,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,450 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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SJ16 LAU is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 38,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Countryman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ16 LAU registered?

SJ16 LAU is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 LAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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