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AF12 MXW

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MXW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,059 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 95,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 78,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,569 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 51,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AF12 MXW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was AF12 MXW registered?

AF12 MXW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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