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R29 TFF

2018 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,635 mi
Last recorded63,635 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mini Cooper28,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 TFF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre has a large chunk out of outer wall but not deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre is starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing close to the limit. 3mm. nearside front has a chunk on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 63,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre has a large chunk out of outer wall but not deep to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre is starting to misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing close to the limit. 3mm. nearside front has a chunk on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 166,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 166,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure mount x2 bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 160,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 153,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 136,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 21,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,607 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 83,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,756 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 71,756 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,513 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,419 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 50,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,280 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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R29 TFF is a 2018 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2018 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 28,602 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R29 TFF is a 2018 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 July 2018.

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