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G3 LYV

2017 Mini Cooper D

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,333 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 99,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 78,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,913 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,256 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 37,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,761 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 31,761 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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G3 LYV is a 2017 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 LYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 9 years old, this Mini Cooper D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G3 LYV registered?

G3 LYV is a 2017 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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The MOT history for G3 LYV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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