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MO61 JCW

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,621 mi
Last recorded41,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO61 JCW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 41,621 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,740 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 39,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,880 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 33,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 31,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,639 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 29,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,732 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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MO61 JCW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MO61 JCW registered?

MO61 JCW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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