Mini Cooper D (2016)
2016 Mini Cooper D
CarHunch analysed 449 real MOT records for the 2016 Mini Cooper D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 MINI COOPER D has a first-time pass rate of 66%, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these cars are more prone to MOT failures than most vehicles on the road. With 0.2% of the cohort having encountered dangerous defects, safety issues are not widespread, but the below-average pass rate points to reliability concerns worth investigating before purchase.
At 63,437 miles median, these cars are running slightly below what you'd expect for an eight-year-old vehicle, yet they're still accumulating 0.19 failures per test on average—a sign that age and mileage aren't the whole story. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on common failure points like brakes and emissions systems, since this model runs hot on the MOT test compared to the broader market.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mini Cooper D
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 441 | 65.5% | 0.19 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 7 | 95.6% | 0.29 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mini Cooper D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Mini Cooper D vehicles fall between 48,500 and 78,364 miles.
2016 Mini Cooper D — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 270 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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