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HL04 BRO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 BRO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,407 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,704 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 68,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rubber mount split (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 54,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,593 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,957 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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HL04 BRO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HL04 BRO, 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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What year was HL04 BRO registered?

HL04 BRO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is HL04 BRO safe to buy?

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