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G11 DDR

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 DDR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,650 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 46,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 29,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 26,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,232 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 27 Feb 2016 13,040 miles

Engine management warning on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre punctured and leaking

Wiperblades smear

Fail 27 Feb 2016 13,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre punctured and leaking

Wiperblades smear

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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G11 DDR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G11 DDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G11 DDR registered?

G11 DDR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is G11 DDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 DDR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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