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B16 RUM

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RUM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,839 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,097 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,084 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windcreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 65,821 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 54,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2015 39,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 39,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B16 RUM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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What year was B16 RUM registered?

B16 RUM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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