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CA14 GEM

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 GEM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2026 92,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 74,473 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 54,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,090 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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CA14 GEM is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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CA14 GEM is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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