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J31 BRG

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 BRG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,370 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 69,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,218 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Check Brakes Waring Light On Dash

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 50,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,925 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 40,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir refilled (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,808 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,808 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items removed on completion of inspection (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir refilled (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,024 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 24,024 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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J31 BRG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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What year was J31 BRG registered?

J31 BRG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is J31 BRG safe to buy?

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