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2018 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS2.0L Petrol

RF18 AAU

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 33,004 miles recorded, this Black 2018 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/07/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Mini John Cooper Works last passed the MOT on 25 June 2025 at 33,004 miles with no defects recorded, but that examination predates the current date of 21 July 2026 by thirteen months, so the roadworthiness certificate has lapsed and a new test is mandatory before legal road use. Five consecutive DVSA tests from 11 October 2021 to June 2025 returned passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is stable and clean, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical faults across the recorded period. The odometer reads low for an eight-year-old performance model, averaging around 4,126 miles per year. Test mileages show measured accumulation: 12,127 on 11 October 2021, 15,394 by 21 October 2022, 17,095 on 15 June 2023, 25,058 on 2 July 2024, and 33,004 on 25 June 2025. Gaps between tests never exceeded thirteen months, and no year added more than eight thousand miles. Such restrained totals imply previous owners used the car lightly or left it standing for extended spells, though the unbroken pass record signals they kept up statutory testing and basic servicing. No suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues appear in any test, rendering recurring defect analysis unnecessary. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity beneath the shell for surface rust promoted by damp storage, and check brake calipers for seizure after low-mileage dormancy. Tyres may show flat spotting and wiper blades perish despite absent advisories. The fault-free history suggests conscientious ownership, but physical verification of drivetrain seals and fluid condition remains sensible given the lapsed test and age.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 21, 2026, 01:00 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mini John Cooper Works (RF18 AAU) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2021 and June 2025.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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