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J4 SVT

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,799 mi
Last recorded42,799 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SVT
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 42,799 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2025 42,799 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,895 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 39,895 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,596 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Oct 2022 34,594 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 28,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,785 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 23,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,846 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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J4 SVT is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J4 SVT registered?

J4 SVT is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is J4 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 SVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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