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EF12 LYS

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 LYS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,118 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, not exposing cords at time of test.

Pass 31 May 2018 44,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 38,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,400 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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EF12 LYS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 LYS registered?

EF12 LYS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 LYS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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