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AB05 LEE

2016 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,843 mi
Last recorded48,843 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini John Cooper Works34,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 LEE
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 33,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,819 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,633 miles

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,308 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 20,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% imbalance is 68% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc is badly pitted on the inner side

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front are poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AB05 LEE is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB05 LEE registered?

AB05 LEE is a 2016 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is AB05 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 LEE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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