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A45 LEA

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,496 mi
Last recorded67,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA45 LEA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 67,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,779 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 62,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,479 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,360 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 43,360 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,528 miles

Ns/f and N/s/r tyre both have nails in tyres

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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A45 LEA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 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 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A45 LEA?

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What year was A45 LEA registered?

A45 LEA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is A45 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A45 LEA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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