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M29 DCB

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 DCB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,023 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 45,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 28,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 10,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 10,006 miles

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

Exhaust noisy unable to switch off JCW pro exhaust system off (8.1.1 (a))

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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M29 DCB is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M29 DCB registered?

M29 DCB is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is M29 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 DCB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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