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WH05 JRR

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 JRR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 130,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 121,644 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 91,769 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 91,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 44,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 25,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 22,593 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,732 miles

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)

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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WH05 JRR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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What year was WH05 JRR registered?

WH05 JRR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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