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M121 CLS

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 CLS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,985 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 96,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 75,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 44,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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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M121 CLS is a 2015 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 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 M121 CLS registered?

M121 CLS is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is M121 CLS safe to buy?

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