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OM05 WAR

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM05 WAR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 113,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER RECONNECTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,995 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,286 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 76,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,467 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 68,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,882 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 60,882 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,921 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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OM05 WAR is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OM05 WAR registered?

OM05 WAR is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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