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RA12 TLZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,684 mi
Last recorded73,684 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 TLZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 73,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 72,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2025 72,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,998 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 68,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,559 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,606 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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RA12 TLZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA12 TLZ registered?

RA12 TLZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is RA12 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 TLZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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