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B29 MSJ

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,581 mi
Last recorded73,581 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 MSJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,669 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 48,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 25,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 14,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 6,888 miles

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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B29 MSJ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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B29 MSJ is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 October 2016.

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