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J30 PHP

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 PHP
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 76,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,058 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,308 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 25,308 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,883 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 22,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J30 PHP is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Cream 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 J30 PHP registered?

J30 PHP is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is J30 PHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 PHP 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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