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YG16 YRC

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 YRC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TPMS lamp on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,400 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r lamp casing broken

service lamp on

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front damage to bumper

Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,423 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 13,596 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 13,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 YRC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue 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 YG16 YRC registered?

YG16 YRC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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