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WL18 JFY

2018 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,000 mi
Last recorded28,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Mini (R57)20,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL18 JFY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 28,000 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 26,076 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 23,145 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 22,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2023 19,385 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 15,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 10,351 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 10,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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WL18 JFY is a 2018 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL18 JFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL18 JFY?

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What year was WL18 JFY registered?

WL18 JFY is a 2018 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is WL18 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL18 JFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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