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FG12 XVP

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,727 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 88,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,465 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 87,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,738 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,110 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,984 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,438 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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FG12 XVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 FG12 XVP registered?

FG12 XVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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