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RO56 SAM

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,696 mi
Last recorded51,696 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 SAM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

puncture light on

Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,830 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre tread lifting on both edges

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and feathered on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars and perishing! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,187 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 17,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,349 miles

nearside rear body panel has slight accident damage

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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RO56 SAM is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 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 11 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 RO56 SAM registered?

RO56 SAM is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is RO56 SAM safe to buy?

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