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AJ61 MVM

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,223 mi
Last recorded59,223 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 MVM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,929 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 53,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,407 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 50,407 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 43,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,225 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 32,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

item removed from the screen

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,385 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,927 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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AJ61 MVM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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AJ61 MVM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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