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SL12 VTN

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VTN
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 85,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,569 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL12 VTN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL12 VTN registered?

SL12 VTN is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 VTN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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