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EF56 SAM

2020 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,871 mi
Last recorded49,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mini John Cooper Works24,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SAM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,871 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 22,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,045 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 22,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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EF56 SAM is a 2020 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 24,374 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 6 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF56 SAM registered?

EF56 SAM is a 2020 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is EF56 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 SAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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