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EF12 XOD

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,415 mi
Last recorded83,415 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,415 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,488 miles

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

Plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 76,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,280 miles

Plasti under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,838 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning two light sources not woring (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning two light sources not woring (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 37,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 24,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf/osf tyres perishing/splitting

Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,850 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf/osf tyres perishing/splitting

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 XOD is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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EF12 XOD is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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