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VA18 MLK

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 MLK
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,207 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 75,117 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre/wheels (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 59,994 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 59,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 47,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,652 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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VA18 MLK is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 28,612 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 8 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 VA18 MLK registered?

VA18 MLK is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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