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LJ62 LPA

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 LPA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 65,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,155 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 65,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 42,533 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 27,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,800 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 18,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing should have a rear foglamp from centre of car to offside on all righthand drive cars for the uk market (1.3.2a)

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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LJ62 LPA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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 LJ62 LPA registered?

LJ62 LPA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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