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JW12 GPW

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW12 GPW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion including front and rear subframes

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,386 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,314 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Oct 2016 52,314 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 41,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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JW12 GPW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JW12 GPW registered?

JW12 GPW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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