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VE17 BZR

2017 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,855 mi
Last recorded56,855 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mini John Cooper Works31,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 BZR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 56,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,817 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 53,817 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 48,718 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,973 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 May 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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VE17 BZR is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE17 BZR registered?

VE17 BZR is a 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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