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J24 WKN

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,112 mi
Last recorded99,112 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 WKN
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,112 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 99,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Both front wheel arches holed & insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,104 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,992 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 68,583 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated properly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 57,711 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 48,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 26,795 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J24 WKN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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J24 WKN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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