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FM12 MVL

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 MVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 88,980 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn on edges and very close to limit.poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various components corroded.front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2023 83,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,258 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 12 Oct 2021 66,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,815 miles

Floor/side pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Dec 2018 47,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 37,566 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 37,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,695 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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FM12 MVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White 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 FM12 MVL registered?

FM12 MVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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