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PJ06 MCL

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 MCL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 80,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 64,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,509 miles

N/s number plate light not working.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 64,509 miles

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

N/s number plate light not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,175 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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PJ06 MCL is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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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What year was PJ06 MCL registered?

PJ06 MCL is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is PJ06 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ06 MCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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