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VA61 AON

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,514 mi
Last recorded61,514 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 AON
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,514 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,853 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,043 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2021 37,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2020 30,721 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,839 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,019 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 6,395 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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VA61 AON 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA61 AON registered?

VA61 AON is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is VA61 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA61 AON shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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