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YF18 BLJ

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 BLJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 68,900 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 40 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 40 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 59,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure size 205 40 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing size 205 40 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 48,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,933 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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YF18 BLJ is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 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 YF18 BLJ registered?

YF18 BLJ is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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