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W27 RKS

2005 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mini John Cooper Works50,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW27 RKS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,870 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 50,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 44,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,232 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 36,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,331 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 33,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr/osr tyres feathering on inner edges

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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W27 RKS is a 2005 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,822 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 21 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 W27 RKS registered?

W27 RKS is a 2005 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is W27 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W27 RKS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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