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M21 EFV

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 EFV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 61,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 47,330 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension mount rubber starting to split.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,467 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 32,172 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,185 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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M21 EFV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M21 EFV registered?

M21 EFV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is M21 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 EFV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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