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J3 TVY

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,622 mi
Last recorded102,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 102,622 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 92,025 miles

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

osr brake wear sensor cut and twisted together

rigid clutch pipe by external slave cylinder heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2024 92,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

osr brake wear sensor cut and twisted together

rigid clutch pipe by external slave cylinder heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Generalised corrosion to front & rear subframes

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,845 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Generalised corrosion to front & rear subframes

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 42,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall and wearing on both outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,244 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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J3 TVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J3 TVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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