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JLZ 270

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,192 mi
Last recorded35,192 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 270
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 35,192 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 35,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,798 miles

Rear Tyre over 10 years old. Both

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

Rear Unable to test seat belts

Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer approx 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 25,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Locking bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer approx 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 16,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 16,513 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 14,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 May 2016 12,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,853 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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JLZ 270 is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JLZ 270 registered?

JLZ 270 is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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