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J300 LAG

2017 Mini Cooper D

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 LAG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 139,766 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 139,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,083 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 118,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 118,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight lower mountings broken & not fully secure

front brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 15,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 10,936 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,556 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,552 miles

Front Wiper blades smear but still clear screen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks/perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,171 miles

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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J300 LAG is a 2017 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J300 LAG, 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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J300 LAG is a 2017 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 December 2017.

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The MOT history for J300 LAG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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