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2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · RF16 XAR

RF16 XAR

2016 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 28,453 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
MINI COOPER
Year / Origin
2016 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 08/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
28,453 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on 16 July 2025 at 28,453 miles resulted in a clean pass, mirroring the flawless results of the previous three years. This consistency suggests that the primary mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable operating parameters without any recurring failures or escalating defects reported over time. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,845 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2025, the car covered only 7,181 miles, indicating infrequent use or long periods of storage. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, such low usage can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs due to inactivity. The only recorded issue occurred in July 2021 at 21,272 miles, where the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. The absence of this advisory in subsequent tests confirms the owner addressed this consumable wear immediately. Given the low annual mileage, a buyer should personally inspect the vehicle for flat-spotting on the tyres and check for rust on the brake rotors, which are common issues for cars that sit for extended periods.

RF16 XAR Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
  • 28,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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RF16 XAR Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202223,194 mi
  2. 25/07/202324,962 mi+1,768 mi
  3. 17/07/202426,476 mi+1,514 mi
  4. 16/07/202528,453 mi+1,977 mi

Average of roughly 1,767 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RF16 XAR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mini Cooper (RF16 XAR) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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