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L44 MWO

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,637 mi
Last recorded78,637 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 MWO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,637 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 78,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,876 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear rate between off side and near side outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure lockating spring clip hanging out of caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Brake locking device ineffective pad mounts loose (1.1.21 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear rate between off side and near side outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 74,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 71,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 42,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 26,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,649 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L44 MWO is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L44 MWO, 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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L44 MWO is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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