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HW12 MHE

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,448 mi
Last recorded141,448 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 MHE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 141,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,106 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,265 miles

Oil level is low

Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil level is low

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,898 miles

N/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer wall

N/s/r tyre has minor cracks on outer wall

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,898 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/f tyre has small cuts on outer wall

N/s/r tyre has minor cracks on outer wall

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 52,177 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/s/f tyre has small cuts on wall

N/s/r tyre is parished

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,235 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)

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 MHE is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MHE registered?

HW12 MHE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is HW12 MHE safe to buy?

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