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R500 SWJ

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,898 mi
Last recorded79,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SWJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,898 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 79,826 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Both exhaust pipe joints (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor arm seized (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Front Steering wheel changed to steering yoke

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,139 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 56,288 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 34,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 24,595 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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R500 SWJ is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 28,612 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 8 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 R500 SWJ registered?

R500 SWJ is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 20 January 2018.

Is R500 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 SWJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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