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PL66 ZZJ

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,409 mi
Last recorded58,409 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 ZZJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 44,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 23,533 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PL66 ZZJ is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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PL66 ZZJ is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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