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LV12 CFA

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,521 mi
Last recorded83,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 CFA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,521 miles

Advise both rear tyres 3-4 mm tread depth

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2024 77,347 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 77,243 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,904 miles

Advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,809 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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LV12 CFA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV12 CFA registered?

LV12 CFA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LV12 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 CFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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