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M121 HSV

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,652 mi
Last recorded37,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 HSV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 37,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 37,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on the inner edge nearside and offside

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,387 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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M121 HSV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M121 HSV registered?

M121 HSV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is M121 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 HSV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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