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YB18 ABU

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 ABU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 66,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,219 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated lining has came away from braking plate (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining has come away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 54,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre nearing 2mm markers

Offside Rear brake discs discoloured

Pass 19 May 2023 46,281 miles

Front camera covered pre test

Front grill missing from bonnet

Fail 18 May 2023 46,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front camera covered pre test

Front grill missing from bonnet

Pass 18 May 2022 32,292 miles

Central Front cover missing on bonnet

Front camera coverd pre test

Fail 18 May 2022 32,292 miles

Central Front cover missing on bonnet

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front camera coverd pre test

Pass 18 May 2021 21,604 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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YB18 ABU is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB18 ABU registered?

YB18 ABU is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 May 2018.

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