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LO12 EEW

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 EEW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,077 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 71,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 71,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,964 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rocker cover leaking oil

water pump leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,964 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rocker cover leaking oil

water pump leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,636 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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LO12 EEW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO12 EEW registered?

LO12 EEW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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