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W33 EEC

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,243 mi
Last recorded99,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 EEC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 96,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 94,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 68,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 68,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,858 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,635 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 50,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,060 miles

Both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,087 miles

Front Tyre's worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 11,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 2,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 2,308 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 2,308 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W33 EEC is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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W33 EEC is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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