Mini One D (2016)
2016 Mini One D
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2016 Mini One D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 MINI ONE D has a first-time pass rate of 74.8%, which is 5.2 points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting slightly weaker reliability than typical for its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare—only 0.8% of these vehicles have ever recorded one—so safety concerns are minimal.
At 55,000 miles median, these cars have covered average mileage for their eight-year age, and the 0.15 average failures per vehicle indicates problems are light when they do occur. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on common diesel maintenance items like the fuel filter and injection system, since the low advisory count suggests owners may be skipping routine checks.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mini One 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mini One 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 One D vehicles fall between 39,213 and 71,942 miles.
2016 Mini One D — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 84 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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