Mini Cooper Sd (2016)
2016 Mini Cooper Sd
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2016 Mini Cooper Sd. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 MINI Cooper SD has a first-time pass rate of 66.1%, which is well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these diesels are more prone to MOT failure than most vehicles on the road. The dangerous defect rate is low at just 1.8%, so serious safety issues are uncommon, but the weak pass rate still points to reliability concerns worth investigating before purchase.
These cars are averaging around 62,000 miles at test time, which is reasonable for their age, yet owners are still facing an average of 0.16 failures per vehicle—higher than you'd expect from a car with moderate mileage. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, as the 65.8% pass rate suggests diesel-specific issues (likely emissions or fuel system problems) are dragging down the overall reliability picture.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mini Cooper Sd
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 (99%) | 110 | 65.8% | 0.16 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mini Cooper Sd 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 Sd vehicles fall between 50,811 and 70,176 miles.
2016 Mini Cooper Sd — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 67 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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