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JA52 FAB

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA52 FAB
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 66,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 66,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,723 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S - Tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2022 62,723 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S - Tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,581 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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JA52 FAB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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JA52 FAB is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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