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RF67 VAU

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,133 mi
Last recorded48,133 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF67 VAU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,133 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 42,351 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 42,351 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 35,150 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 35,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 30,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 24,597 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 24,585 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both side parking brake low

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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RF67 VAU is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF67 VAU registered?

RF67 VAU is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 December 2017.

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