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RL02 TAY

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,738 mi
Last recorded83,738 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 TAY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 83,738 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,881 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 67,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,376 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 60,376 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,729 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Strut dust cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 41,123 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,890 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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RL02 TAY is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was RL02 TAY registered?

RL02 TAY is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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