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WIL 9797

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,614 mi
Last recorded37,614 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 9797
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 37,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 36,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 35,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 33,288 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 31,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,867 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 29,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 28,109 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,485 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,179 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,601 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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WIL 9797 is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WIL 9797 registered?

WIL 9797 is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is WIL 9797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 9797 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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