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E1 TWN

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 TWN
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,269 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,174 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,267 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,108 miles

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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E1 TWN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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E1 TWN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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