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J21 JVP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 JVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,319 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,091 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,138 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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J21 JVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver 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 Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J21 JVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J21 JVP registered?

J21 JVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is J21 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 JVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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