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B9 SUM

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SUM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 83,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily pitted and both fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,212 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 69,868 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,191 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 40,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 31,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,905 miles

Nearside Front side light unit pushed in

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2017 24,952 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front side light unit pushed in

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,411 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,905 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,859 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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B9 SUM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was B9 SUM registered?

B9 SUM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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