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OY62 TXA

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 TXA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 69,271 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 63,326 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front / both rear tyre/s have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,279 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has had heat applied

Offside Front track rod has had heat applied

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,225 miles

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 26 Oct 2020 55,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,539 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,903 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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OY62 TXA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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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OY62 TXA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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