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K3 VLV

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,285 mi
Last recorded41,285 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VLV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,285 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 41,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 37,771 miles

Number plates are taped over show plates

Fail 29 Jul 2024 37,771 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Audio equipment prevents use of NSR seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Number plates are taped over show plates

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 32,881 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 1 Aug 2022 25,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,086 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 9,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 9,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 7,433 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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K3 VLV is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K3 VLV registered?

K3 VLV is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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