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Y121 TAP

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,670 mi
Last recorded86,670 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 TAP
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,670 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 86,655 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,206 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,042 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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Y121 TAP is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 38,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 11 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 Y121 TAP registered?

Y121 TAP is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 25 November 2015.

Is Y121 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y121 TAP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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