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NJ12 NCN

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NCN
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 104,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 94,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 94,837 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pipe to clutch slave cylinder corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 67,367 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 67,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,430 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 65,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.661 (.200 max) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,952 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,398 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 33,398 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 21,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 16,384 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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NJ12 NCN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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NJ12 NCN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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