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DE12 JOU

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,487 mi
Last recorded76,487 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 JOU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 76,487 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside/offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle/front sub-frame including suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 72,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside worn unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,959 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is badly worn on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre is badly worn on the inner edge.

Wiper blades only just meet the minimum requirement for the test

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 21,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE12 JOU is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey 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 DE12 JOU registered?

DE12 JOU is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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