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FY66 FXG

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 FXG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,933 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,148 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 36,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,787 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Inner disc face corroded causing spongy pedal

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,900 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 24,898 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 16,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 19,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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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FY66 FXG is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY66 FXG registered?

FY66 FXG is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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