Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto
From 899 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | 2 |
| service brake control not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 96.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all John Cooper Works Gp Autos tested had between 7,366 and 13,360 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,456 median miles, the John Cooper Works Gp Auto has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto has a 96% MOT pass rate based on 899 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini John Cooper Works Gp Auto is 12,456 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,366 and 13,360 miles.
Buying a used John Cooper Works Gp Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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