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FAL 5H

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,472 mi
Last recorded36,472 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAL 5H
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 36,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 36,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 31,489 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 31,489 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 29,163 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 26,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 23 Dec 2019 24,004 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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FAL 5H is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 31,670 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 9 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 FAL 5H registered?

FAL 5H is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is FAL 5H safe to buy?

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