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Y6 WJF

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,199 mi
Last recorded67,199 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 WJF
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 67,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 58,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 54,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,111 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 51,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,799 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 46,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge / **Close to cords** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,900 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,719 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,293 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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Y6 WJF is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y6 WJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y6 WJF registered?

Y6 WJF is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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The MOT history for Y6 WJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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