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YL16 VTX

2016 Mini Countryman

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,568 mi
Last recorded84,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Countryman38,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VTX
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 84,568 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaks (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Fail 21 Jun 2022 56,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inner edge/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaks (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,673 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs starting to corrode inner face

Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,186 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,100 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 VTX is a 2016 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

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What year was YL16 VTX registered?

YL16 VTX is a 2016 Mini Countryman, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 VTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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