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J666 BDG

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 BDG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 85,873 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant below min

Pass 22 Nov 2024 78,968 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +(both top mount slightly corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sill under cover fitted preventing full inspection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (OSR,NSR) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (OSF, NSR) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum mark

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +(both top mount slightly corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill under cover fitted preventing full inspection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (OSR,NSR) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (OSF, NSR) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 73,441 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight castellation to inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Slight leak from front flexi pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2023 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight castellation to inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Slight leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,766 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 68,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,332 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 55,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts detached loom rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,973 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 40,521 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,600 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,806 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,459 miles

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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J666 BDG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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J666 BDG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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