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2016 MINI John Cooper Works 2.0L Petrol · AU65 DVL

AU65 DVL

2016 MINI John Cooper Works (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 67,396 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS
Year / Origin
2016 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
67,396 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a pass on 25 March 2026. The maintenance history shows a generally stable trend over the last three years, despite a failure recorded on 2 March 2026 just three weeks prior to the successful retest. While no specific defects were listed for that 2026 failure in the provided data, the record indicates that a component required attention which was rectified immediately before the subsequent passing result. At a recorded mileage of 67,396 miles, the car has averaged approximately 6,740 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan. This represents typical annual usage for a 2016 model. The records show consistent annual testing, with tests performed in July 2023, July 2024, July 2025, and March 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary use which often leads to fluid degradation or component corrosion. A buyer should verify the specific fault that caused the March 2026 failure to ensure the repair was comprehensive rather than temporary. While the recent record shows no advisories, a physical inspection should focus on the suspension bushings and coil springs, which are common areas of wear on this chassis at this mileage. Given the age of the vehicle, checking brake discs for signs of pitting and calipers for binding is also advisable, as the MOT record alone does not flag these mechanical conditions. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.

AU65 DVL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 67,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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AU65 DVL Mileage History

  1. 27/07/202347,871 mi
  2. 26/07/202456,649 mi+8,778 mi
  3. 23/07/202563,128 mi+6,479 mi
  4. 02/03/202667,393 mi+4,265 mi
  5. 25/03/202667,396 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 7,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AU65 DVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 21:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mini John Cooper Works (AU65 DVL) between July 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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