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E9 GTC

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GTC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 87,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,314 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,652 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 29,652 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,731 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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E9 GTC is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E9 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E9 GTC registered?

E9 GTC is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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