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V5 MEL

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MEL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,778 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,771 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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V5 MEL is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V5 MEL registered?

V5 MEL is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is V5 MEL safe to buy?

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