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YH16 VRL

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 VRL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 55,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 55,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 53,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,203 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 28,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YH16 VRL is a 2016 Mini Cooper S 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 Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH16 VRL registered?

YH16 VRL is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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