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YL16 VRM

2016 Mini Countryman

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VRM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,474 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 71,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Broken by pivot on caliper. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,771 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,713 miles

noise herd on road test possibly wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,522 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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YL16 VRM is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 38,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Countryman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL16 VRM?

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What year was YL16 VRM registered?

YL16 VRM is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VRM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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