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YG16 ABL

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,785 mi
Last recorded58,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ABL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,820 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 21,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,754 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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YG16 ABL is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG16 ABL registered?

YG16 ABL is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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