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J900 LWB

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,478 mi
Last recorded66,478 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 LWB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 66,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 57,418 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 55,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 53,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,640 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 51,640 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 43,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,006 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 14,110 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 14,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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J900 LWB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Blue 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J900 LWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J900 LWB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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