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S8 YYN

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 YYN
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,502 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 26 May 2026 87,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 81,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2021 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2021 30,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 26,670 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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S8 YYN is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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S8 YYN is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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