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J16 OPH

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,734 mi
Last recorded76,734 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 OPH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ worn inner edge & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack noisy & rough when rotated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,390 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 34,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,532 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 21,532 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 16,208 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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J16 OPH is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 OPH registered?

J16 OPH is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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