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A7 MLP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,444 mi
Last recorded13,444 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MLP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 13,444 miles

Central Front Lower engine mount worn, starting to perish

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 13,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 12,670 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,073 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 11,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,190 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Fail 18 Jun 2018 10,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 15 Jun 2017 8,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,312 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 7,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 5,331 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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A7 MLP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 MLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 MLP registered?

A7 MLP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is A7 MLP safe to buy?

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