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AB61 ALV

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,096 mi
Last recorded40,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 ALV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,656 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 37,654 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,225 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 34,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 31,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,272 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 21,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AB61 ALV is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 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 11 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 AB61 ALV registered?

AB61 ALV is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AB61 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB61 ALV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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