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LD62 VGX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 VGX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,771 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,935 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,913 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,278 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

center stop light is glowing slightly when on and is not very effective

n/s/f shocker ad anti-roll bar link have been greased

Fail 4 Oct 2017 60,278 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

center stop light is glowing slightly when on and is not very effective

n/s/f shocker ad anti-roll bar link have been greased

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,595 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (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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LD62 VGX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 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 LD62 VGX registered?

LD62 VGX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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