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M44 VDR

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 VDR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,044 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,916 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (j))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Cover Damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,622 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand Brake Cover Damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,776 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Seat Back Rest Insecure But NOT Likely To Cause Injury

Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,869 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 46,869 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,787 miles

advised front pads getting low

advised osf tyre getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,278 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 24 Oct 2017 34,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 19,396 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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M44 VDR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M44 VDR registered?

M44 VDR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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