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R80 SEB

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,627 mi
Last recorded62,627 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 SEB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,627 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2025 62,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front strut top mount noisy when rotated

Fail 7 Apr 2025 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine stabiliser adrift and rubbing on sump

Horn not working correctly on all contact points

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 46,414 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 37,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2020 19,881 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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R80 SEB is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 31,670 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 9 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 R80 SEB registered?

R80 SEB is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is R80 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 SEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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