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M11 PLP

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,498 mi
Last recorded55,498 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 PLP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,040 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,807 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 49,807 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 46,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 38,329 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 38,329 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 35,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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M11 PLP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M11 PLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M11 PLP registered?

M11 PLP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is M11 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 PLP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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