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81 ABY

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,500 mi
Last recorded16,500 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 ABY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 16,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 15,017 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 15,017 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 13,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 12,502 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 10,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 9,513 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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81 ABY is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 31,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 9 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 81 ABY registered?

81 ABY is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 18 December 2017.

Is 81 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 ABY 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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