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YL18 LYG

2018 Mini John Cooper Works

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,225 mi
Last recorded45,225 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini John Cooper Works28,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 LYG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,225 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 45,225 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 41,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 41,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,156 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 26,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 18,487 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YL18 LYG is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YL18 LYG registered?

YL18 LYG is a 2018 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 August 2018.

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