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YF16 VZT

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,469 mi
Last recorded94,469 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VZT
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 94,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 71,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,818 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 57,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,199 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 55,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,826 miles

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

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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YF16 VZT is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 YF16 VZT registered?

YF16 VZT is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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