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WL62 HBJ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,530 mi
Last recorded98,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 HBJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 79,425 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,991 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,360 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 42,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 25,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 18,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 15,720 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs rusty on inside edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 14,225 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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WL62 HBJ 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.

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What year was WL62 HBJ registered?

WL62 HBJ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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