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FJ12 WBU

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 122,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,549 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 106,308 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 106,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 102,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,623 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,590 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,952 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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FJ12 WBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 WBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ12 WBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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