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R13 DWR

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,936 mi
Last recorded123,936 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 DWR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,823 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, pads getting low too. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,062 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,592 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 63,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,003 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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R13 DWR 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 92.9%.

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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R13 DWR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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