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HW12 ANU

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 ANU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,261 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 71,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,033 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,913 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,611 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 7 Jan 2019 56,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,519 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,519 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 43,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 43,668 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2016 35,510 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 35,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 28,845 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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HW12 ANU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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What year was HW12 ANU registered?

HW12 ANU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is HW12 ANU safe to buy?

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