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HH08 MER

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH08 MER
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 116,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 116,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 115,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 113,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,543 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 108,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,595 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,296 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 97,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,619 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 46,499 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear and sidewall damage

Fail 21 May 2016 46,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/4517 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear and sidewall damage

item removed from drivers view

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,064 miles

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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HH08 MER is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HH08 MER, 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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HH08 MER is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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