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AO12 XOG

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XOG
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil dampness around bottom of engine level low

Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,469 miles

oil stains around bottom of engine level ok

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,584 miles

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

front suspension noisy possible top mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2024 91,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

front suspension noisy possible top mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2023 83,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 83,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 50,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,479 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,928 miles

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

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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AO12 XOG is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 XOG, 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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What year was AO12 XOG registered?

AO12 XOG is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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