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L123 JER

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,127 mi
Last recorded56,127 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JER
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 56,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 47,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 42,993 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 42,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,215 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 26,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,371 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 25,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 17,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 87W conti runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 87W conti runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,379 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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L123 JER is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was L123 JER registered?

L123 JER is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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