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V20 MSG

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,075 mi
Last recorded73,075 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 MSG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 64,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 57,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,900 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,441 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 42,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,759 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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V20 MSG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V20 MSG registered?

V20 MSG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is V20 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V20 MSG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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