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JC53 SAL

2010 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini John Cooper Works47,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 SAL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,486 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 70,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,149 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 41,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,178 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 34,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 21,080 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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JC53 SAL is a 2010 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2010 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 47,660 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 16 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 JC53 SAL registered?

JC53 SAL is a 2010 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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The MOT history for JC53 SAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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