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PL65 VPC

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 VPC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 73,526 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,096 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,705 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,811 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 40,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 30,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 30,775 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 26,129 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 19,273 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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PL65 VPC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL65 VPC registered?

PL65 VPC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is PL65 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 VPC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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