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E2 JOW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,707 mi
Last recorded39,707 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 JOW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 39,707 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023

wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2022 27,978 miles

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked duev to covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,859 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 27,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,367 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 26,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,383 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 25,383 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front and rear links seized (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front and rear links seized (1.7.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,371 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 24,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 23,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 16,387 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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E2 JOW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E2 JOW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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