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RE04 EKO

2011 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,187 mi
Last recorded88,187 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini John Cooper Works49,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 EKO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,187 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,950 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 61,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK PRESENT

n/s/f tyre - sidewall cut / damaged

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/f link rod excessively corroded and play detected

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 49,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 44,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,373 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 37,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 17,905 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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RE04 EKO is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 49,500 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 15 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE04 EKO is a 2011 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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