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EF61 JVD

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,179 mi
Last recorded82,179 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 JVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake bleed nipples are damp but car has just had a brake bleed

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 74,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,852 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,929 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,254 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,332 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,608 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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EF61 JVD is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF61 JVD is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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