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LX12 WXA

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,211 mi
Last recorded71,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WXA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 66,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2024 66,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,941 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,458 miles

Covers on underside

Pass 25 Jun 2020 47,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,449 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 39,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,102 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,383 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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LX12 WXA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX12 WXA registered?

LX12 WXA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LX12 WXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 WXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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