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N40 TCA

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests40 (29 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 TCA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 103,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2026 109,421 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 109,421 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 172,278 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 172,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,959 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 88,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 169,693 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe perish

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 75,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 158,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,948 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 63,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 142,931 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 142,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 65,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,834 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 128,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,796 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,459 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 41,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,009 miles

Cuts to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Deep cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2019 34,009 miles

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

Cuts to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Deep cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,095 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 86,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,614 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,577 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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N40 TCA is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

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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N40 TCA is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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