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Y26 SHC

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,395 mi
Last recorded78,395 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 SHC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pip both rear and front joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 71,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 58,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 44,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 39,175 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,824 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 22,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 20,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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Y26 SHC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 34,276 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 10 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 Y26 SHC registered?

Y26 SHC is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is Y26 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 SHC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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