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RO61 SAM

2015 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,441 mi
Last recorded192,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2015 Mini Cooper41,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 192,441 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 192,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 171,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 171,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 167,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 167,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 141,796 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 136,316 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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RO61 SAM is a 2015 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO61 SAM registered?

RO61 SAM is a 2015 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 September 2015.

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