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LO61 WBM

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,747 mi
Last recorded74,747 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 WBM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,747 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,668 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 67,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,021 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,158 miles

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

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,205 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,740 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,137 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 23,012 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 19,516 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO61 WBM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LO61 WBM registered?

LO61 WBM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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