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TAZ 8159

2020 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,536 mi
Last recorded37,536 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Mini Cooper S24,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8159
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 37,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,226 miles

O/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 35,226 miles

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

O/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,172 miles

Nearside Stone chips in windscreen. doesn't affect driver's view

Fail 9 Oct 2023 28,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stone chips in windscreen. doesn't affect driver's view

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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TAZ 8159 is a 2020 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 24,368 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 6 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 8159 registered?

TAZ 8159 is a 2020 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 23 October 2020.

Is TAZ 8159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 8159 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAZ 8159 have outstanding finance?

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