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DB61 DOB

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,143 mi
Last recorded63,143 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB61 DOB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,487 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 59,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 53,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge (Runflat tyre) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 49,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to cords in tread (205/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 43,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 43,762 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 33,519 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Pass 31 Mar 2018 19,907 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 19,907 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Central Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height Number plate lettering too small 69mm high, fitted correct size number plates from boot. (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

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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DB61 DOB 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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What year was DB61 DOB registered?

DB61 DOB is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is DB61 DOB safe to buy?

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