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M55 GVG

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,096 mi
Last recorded27,096 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GVG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 27,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 23,774 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 20,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 16,981 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,185 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 13,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 10,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 9,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 7,581 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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M55 GVG is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M55 GVG registered?

M55 GVG is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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