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PJ66 YSL

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 YSL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower brake pad fitting pin damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2025 85,304 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Reflectors stuck over reverse lights (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 85,255 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 82,758 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipples (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,031 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 79,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,975 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 33,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,168 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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PJ66 YSL is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ66 YSL registered?

PJ66 YSL is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 18 October 2016.

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