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SJ16 LHU

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,979 mi
Last recorded62,979 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LHU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,979 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 47,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 40,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 18,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 18,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Feb 2020 18,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre very slightly lump on outer side wall

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inside surface

Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,542 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SJ16 LHU is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was SJ16 LHU registered?

SJ16 LHU is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 6 March 2016.

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