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J8 OCL

2014 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,469 mi
Last recorded65,469 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini John Cooper Works37,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 OCL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 61,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,922 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,180 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres getting low on tread

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,627 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 49,599 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J8 OCL is a 2014 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 37,744 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 12 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 OCL registered?

J8 OCL is a 2014 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is J8 OCL safe to buy?

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