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FG12 MMK

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,646 mi
Last recorded121,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 MMK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,624 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,131 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,948 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,948 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,561 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,674 miles

all brake disc pitted and slightly lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc lipped

front wipers deteriorating

lip on front brake disc

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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FG12 MMK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG12 MMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG12 MMK registered?

FG12 MMK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FG12 MMK safe to buy?

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