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51 JR

2012 Mclaren MP4-12C

Orange Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,843 mi
Last recorded50,843 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C14,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 JR
MakeMclaren
ModelMP4-12C
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,776 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 16,776 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,162 miles

How Reliable is the Mclaren MP4-12C?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

94.2%
Pass Rate
1,035
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault 4
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51 JR is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C in Orange with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 14,848 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mclaren MP4-12C fails its MOT is supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 JR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mclaren MP4-12C typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mclaren MP4-12C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 51 JR registered?

51 JR is a 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is 51 JR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 JR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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