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HG12 VBF

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,668 mi
Last recorded140,668 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 140,668 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 140,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 135,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 131,189 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 131,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,032 miles

windscreen chipped

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,485 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,105 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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HG12 VBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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HG12 VBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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