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GV65 XMS

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 XMS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 69,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,427 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,328 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 60,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,639 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming perished

Rear seats removed, seat belts still fitted

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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GV65 XMS is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV65 XMS registered?

GV65 XMS is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 27 September 2015.

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