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5 LYN

2017 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,579 mi
Last recorded47,579 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mini Cooper33,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LYN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 47,579 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 47,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 24,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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5 LYN is a 2017 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 33,153 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 LYN registered?

5 LYN is a 2017 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is 5 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 LYN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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