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Y500 JRM

2015 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mini John Cooper Works38,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 JRM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,176 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 61,176 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,846 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 42,589 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,325 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Inside edge (3.5.1n)

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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Y500 JRM is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 11 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y500 JRM is a 2015 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 March 2015.

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