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A1 OWL

2017 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,585 mi
Last recorded42,585 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mini Cooper S32,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 42,585 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 34,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 27,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wiper Slightly Smearing The Screen

Pass 19 Aug 2022 20,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 13,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 13,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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A1 OWL is a 2017 Mini Cooper S in Blue 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 Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 32,989 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 OWL registered?

A1 OWL is a 2017 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is A1 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OWL 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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