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COT 45

1997 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (28 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,747 mi
Last recorded12,747 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 45
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

28 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 12,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 45,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 8,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 6,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,710 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 23,684 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,240 miles

All tyres have age deteriation cracks but meet min req.

Corrosion on osr floor around drain tube hole outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,062 miles

All tyres sidewalls deteriated but meet min requirement

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f ball joint boot perished

Pass 4 May 2010 22,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 6 May 2009 22,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,859 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 19,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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COT 45 is a 1997 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 29 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COT 45 registered?

COT 45 is a 1997 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is COT 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COT 45 shows 30 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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