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OIL 8980

2018 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,827 mi
Last recorded54,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8980
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 54,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 41,789 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 41,787 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 32,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 25,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 19,547 miles

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))

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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OIL 8980 is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 28,602 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OIL 8980 registered?

OIL 8980 is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is OIL 8980 safe to buy?

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