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MT61 HJD

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 HJD
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 65,140 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 65,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,463 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 48,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,746 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,031 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 32,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 26,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 22,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and off side front (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,896 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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MT61 HJD is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT61 HJD registered?

MT61 HJD is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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