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VU18 OBO

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,890 mi
Last recorded62,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 OBO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 62,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,329 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 45,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3.5mm but worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3.5mm but worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,897 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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VU18 OBO is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU18 OBO registered?

VU18 OBO is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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The MOT history for VU18 OBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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