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K80 GRV

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 GRV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,232 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 92,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 91,881 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 91,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 88,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,665 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 88,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,788 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,312 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,312 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor missing (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,513 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 37,513 miles

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

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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K80 GRV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K80 GRV, 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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K80 GRV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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