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SB51 BUZ

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,147 mi
Last recorded58,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 BUZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 58,147 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 22,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 45,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 45,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,976 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 29,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30R21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 25,158 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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SB51 BUZ is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB51 BUZ registered?

SB51 BUZ is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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