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WG12 XXZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XXZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,226 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint attachment missing nut

Pass 27 Aug 2024 121,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 121,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Als has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 21 Aug 2024 127,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Als has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,669 miles

under body & engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2021 100,598 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin blowing past injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,449 miles

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

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

Osr tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,602 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low . discs corroded .......

Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear inner brake pads appear low . discs corroded .......

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,480 miles

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

advanced tyre wear, both front tyres

pad warning light active.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,756 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,813 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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WG12 XXZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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WG12 XXZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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