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RF16 XAR

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourGrey
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 29,823 miles on the clock, averaging 1,655 miles per year, well 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 RF16 XAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
29,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
1,655

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading29,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,370
Average per year1,655
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF16 XAR 18k21k24k27k30k '19'26'23

Check RF16 XAR

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage29,823 miles
Since last MOT+1,370 miles
PASS
Mileage28,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage26,476 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage24,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage23,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage21,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,660 miles
PASS
Mileage19,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage18,080 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

RegistrationRF16 XAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RF16 XAR

What car is RF16 XAR?

RF16 XAR is an grey Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RF16 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for RF16 XAR was 29,823 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF16 XAR passed its MOT?

RF16 XAR has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is RF16 XAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF16 XAR 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 RF16 XAR?

RF16 XAR is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.