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CAR 221E

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,602 mi
Last recorded38,602 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 221E
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 38,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2024 35,529 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 32,555 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side[ corroded] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side[ recommend check] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 32,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side[ corroded] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side[ recommend check] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 27,871 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 27,871 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 9,566 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mounts starting to split. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 4,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38 miles

EML light on

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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CAR 221E is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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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What year was CAR 221E registered?

CAR 221E is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CAR 221E safe to buy?

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