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AV12 OBJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OBJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 97,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,094 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,033 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,070 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 31,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,798 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,048 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)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AV12 OBJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV12 OBJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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