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RJ12 HMV

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 HMV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,319 miles

Offside 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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 104,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,820 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear sidewalls n/s rear nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing centre markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 73,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,066 miles

offside rear tyre has a small cut within the tread but unable to see cords

Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,391 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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RJ12 HMV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ12 HMV registered?

RJ12 HMV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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