Registered new in Europe in 2017
5,283 new MINI John Cooper Works cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (2,204), Germany (1,858), Italy (441).
- Average mass
- 1,345 kg
- Average CO₂
- 144 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 170 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
263 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 57% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €53,965.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde84
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld31
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm31
- Band onvoldoende profiel24
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage18
- Band beschadigd17
- Motorsteunrubber doorgescheurd/vulkanisatie geheel los17
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht16
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,551 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 59 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 3,118 of these cars first registered in 2017 took their annual MOT test. 84% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2017 the figure was 82%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| Visibility | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Brakes | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 1.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
10 of these cars first registered in 2017 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 98,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
2 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 6 variants: combined 8.3–9.7 L/100 km (about 24–28 mpg US), CO₂ 196–227 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cooper Works 3 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.4 | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| John Cooper Works 3 Door · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 10.2 | 7.3 | 8.9 |
| John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.2 | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
| John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 7.8 | 9.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2017 MINI John Cooper Works.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What MINI told its dealers about the 2017 MINI John Cooper Works: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10163064 | The tail light mounting brackets may be cracked or broken. During assembly oil may have contaminated the mounting points of the tail light assembly. |
| 10163063 | DELIVERY STOP: F60 PHEV WIRING HARNESS EME: The wiring harness for the EME connector may chafe on the power electronics under certain circumstances. |
| 10159159 | PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCHES FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone. |
| 10159158 | SAMSUNG SMARTPHONE WITH ANDROID 8 NO USB AUDIO PLAYBACK OR CHARGING FUNCTION. The Samsung Smartphone running Android 8.x does not support USB audio playback and/or charging of the device via the USB port. |
| 10159157 | AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CC MESSAGE 'RESTRAINT SYSTEM' This Service Information bulletin replaces SI M65 01 17 dated February 2017. |
| 10159155 | GROANING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. A groaning and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. Plastic and elastic deformation of lower ball bearing shell in spring strut support bearing. |
| 10151294 | Front Windshield Wiper Noises. Customer complains wipers are noisy or chattering during wiper operation. CAUSE Wiper arms out of adjustment and/or windshield cowl misaligned. |
| 10151292 | "VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch). The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is on and the engine could go into a reduced power mode with the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed. One or more of the VANOS faults (listed in the attachment) are stored in the DME, although the engine is mechanically sound and no unusual noises can be heard from the VANOS area. Due to unfavorable Engine Position Management (EPM) parameters in the DME software, various VANOS control faults could be set. These control faults relate to implausible camshaft position (intake or exhaust), the camshaft stuck situation, or |
| 10151237 | """Comfort Access Restricted"" Check Control Message is Displayed. ""Comfort Access Restricted"" CCM (Check Control Message) is permanently displayed.. The CCM ID: D0h. The comfort access is functioning correctly. No comfort access aerial fault codes stored in the BDC (Body Domain Controller). Software error in the BDC." |
| 10151236 | Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. There is an audible hissing noise from the speakers when there is no active audio source. This noise is most apparent with the engine and climate system fan turned off. Software in the HK HiFi amplifier. |
| 10151234 | The voice input system (SVS) has not been activated. The audio head unit has a coding error. |
| 10151233 | NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception. Poor Satellite Radio reception CAUSE After this software update there is a slight improvement in Satellite Radio reception for these vehicles when receiving their signal from XM Satellites. This is due to the changeover from Sirius Satellite broadcasting to XM Satellite broadcasting in 2016 (See SI M65 01 16). |
| 10151232 | False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm System. The alarm (DWA) siren continues to activate after locking vehicle A device is connected to the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port of the vehicle. This keeps the Ethernet communication line active which triggers the alarm when the vehicle tries to enter sleep mode. |
| 10151231 | "Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf Introduction. INFORMATION Highlights of R-1234yf Meets SAE J2888_201301 ""This SAE Standard covers fittings, couplers, and hoses intended for connecting service hoses from mobile air- conditioning Systems to service equipment such as charging, recovery and recycling equipment"". New tools and equipment are required. To service vehicles equipped with R-1234yf refer to SI M04 01 16. Air conditioning technician certification is required to work on system. Refer to your State Law. Unique low and high side fittings. Revised evaporator core as per SAE J2842. Sys |
| 10151230 | Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A/C Condensate Drain. Customer complains of musty odor and/or damp front footwell carpet. CAUSE The A/C condensate drain hose is either blocked by the heatshield or not attached properly to the the housing. |
| 10150063 | ?CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. ConnectedDrive/MINI Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or MINI Assist. This Service Information bulletin will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE In order to assist with your ConnectedDrive issue as quickly as possible, a checklist has been developed which provides all the essential information to the support te |
| 10150060 | ?TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS. Customer inquires about tailgate opening process, mentioning: * Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked. * Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion. * Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may accidentally be pressed, thus opening the tailgate. |
| 10146616 | "? INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR MOVES OUT OF POSITION . The ""manually-dimming"" interior rearview mirror does not hold its set position when traveling over rough roads and/or with ""low ambient"" interior temperatures. The pivot ball surface finish does not provide sufficient friction for stable positioning." |
| 10146614 | ? MIL IS ON WITH FAULT CF0486 STORED IN THE EGS MODULE . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on. The following fault is stored in the AISIN EGS module: ? CF0486: EGS,PT-CAN2: Line fault/electrical fault It is possible the following Check Control messages could be displayed: ? Engine fault! Power loss (CCM ID 29) ? Drive faulty! (CCM ID 419) - The transmission is in the emergency program and the engine is running with reduced power. This fault occurs sporadically when the ignition is turned on or the engine started. Unfavorable DME software Only vehicles at the following I-levels are affec |
| 10146613 | "? FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES What's New: ? In the Warranty Information section: defect code, labor operations and additional information are updated . The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the DME. ? Fault: 118002 - Mixture too rich In the situation being described, the fault is only stored during the ""cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel."" Various other causes for a rich mixture fault are possible and should not be overlooked. CAUSE ? DME software diagnostic is too sensitive ? This |
| 10145375 | PHONE CONTACTS: HEADUNIT BASIC 2 SORTING ORDER: Improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the Central Information Display (CID), upon connecting to the vehicle: |
| 10145373 | VEHICLE CHECK DISPLAYS DUE IN CBS DATA AFTER RESET FOR 2ND OIL SERVICE: After reset of service interval (e.g. oil change), the vehicle check is displayed as Due (yellow). |
| 10145372 | THE DISPLAY GOES BLACK, VEHICLE DOESNT START AGAIN AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE OFF.: On board computer and navigation system goes black or resets. |
| 10145371 | CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR WINDOW DAMAGE: When opening the convertible top, the rear window and the luggage compartment cover or convertible top linkage collide causing damage to the rear window. |
| 10145370 | SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE: The sunroof glass will not close, and the sunroof glass panel may appear twisted in the roof frame. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)