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OO04 ALJ

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 ALJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,256 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 55,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/18 W run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,226 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,199 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 36,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,933 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 19,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,624 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 14,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OO04 ALJ is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 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 11 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OO04 ALJ is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 18 June 2015.

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