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WIJ 45

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 45
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 31,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,877 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,407 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,650 miles

windscreen cracked but not in direct view of road from drivers seating position.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 18,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen cracked but not in direct view of road from drivers seating position.

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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WIJ 45 is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver 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 WIJ 45 registered?

WIJ 45 is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is WIJ 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 45 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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