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E3 BER

1997 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BER
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,539 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 62,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 9,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 60,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 38,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E3 BER is a 1997 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 29 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 BER registered?

E3 BER is a 1997 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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