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EF62 LHD

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,408 mi
Last recorded92,408 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LHD
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 92,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 90,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 87,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,906 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 66,906 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,322 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,490 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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EF62 LHD is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF62 LHD registered?

EF62 LHD is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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