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SP12 LFJ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,539 mi
Last recorded52,539 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LFJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower clutch slave cylinder metal pipe corroded

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower clutch slave cylinder metal pipe corroded

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 51,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,289 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved and not removed ()

Lower under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 41,553 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Brake warning on dash (1.7 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved and not removed ()

Lower under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,677 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 20,280 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,435 miles

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SP12 LFJ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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.

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SP12 LFJ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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