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MW61 KHM

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,187 mi
Last recorded142,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 KHM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 142,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 127,789 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,467 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,467 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety onto exhaust system from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,436 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,456 miles

Nearside nsr reg plate lense missing light still functional at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,456 miles

Nearside nsr reg plate lense missing light still functional at time of test

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,936 miles

engine management warning light on

offside front wiperblade split

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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MW61 KHM 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 78.6%.

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 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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MW61 KHM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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