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CO05 SAM

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,524 mi
Last recorded22,524 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO05 SAM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 22,542 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Fixing screws used to manipulate a letter (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 19,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 17,697 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 16,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 15,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 14,142 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 14,142 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 13,229 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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CO05 SAM is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 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 10 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 CO05 SAM registered?

CO05 SAM is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is CO05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO05 SAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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