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A14 MBB

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,272 mi
Last recorded14,272 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MBB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 14,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 13,169 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 12,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 10,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 9,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 9,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced, plate displays "A14M BB" and not "A14 MBB" (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced, plate displays "A14M BB" and not "A14 MBB" (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 7,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 6,594 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 5,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 3,460 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 2,634 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 1,808 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 1,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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A14 MBB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 MBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 MBB registered?

A14 MBB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is A14 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 MBB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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