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R8 YAJ

2015 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper41,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YAJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,324 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 50,461 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 48,517 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,634 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,493 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,488 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 35,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 35,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 24,611 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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R8 YAJ is a 2015 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 41,699 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 YAJ registered?

R8 YAJ is a 2015 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 October 2015.

Is R8 YAJ safe to buy?

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