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DC16 LJJ

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Orange Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourOrange
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 91,292 miles on the clock, averaging 5,375 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for DC16 LJJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,375

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,892
Average per year5,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC16 LJJ 54k63k73k82k91k '19'26'23

Check DC16 LJJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage88,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage85,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage83,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage80,554 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage79,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage75,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage68,723 miles
Since last MOT+14,999 miles
PASS
Mileage53,724 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2014–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

B38A15A

Timing Chain and Guides

Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 LJJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About DC16 LJJ

What car is DC16 LJJ?

DC16 LJJ is a orange Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chester in 2016.

What is the mileage of DC16 LJJ?

The last recorded mileage for DC16 LJJ was 91,292 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC16 LJJ passed its MOT?

DC16 LJJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Jul 2026.

Is DC16 LJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC16 LJJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is DC16 LJJ?

DC16 LJJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.