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Y100 RAR

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,390 mi
Last recorded75,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY100 RAR
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 75,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 75,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,075 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 26,769 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,154 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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Y100 RAR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 Y100 RAR registered?

Y100 RAR is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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