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C2 GJL

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 GJL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,472 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,472 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,792 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,502 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Mirror has slight crack

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 53,200 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 53,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,837 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front suspension top mounts split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,759 miles

Has damage to screen over 40mm outside the swept area

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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C2 GJL is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 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 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 GJL registered?

C2 GJL is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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The MOT history for C2 GJL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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