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J31 TAM

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 TAM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 110,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Rear tyres are wearing uneven (stepping on inner edge)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,673 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 29,813 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,813 miles

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TAM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J31 TAM registered?

J31 TAM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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