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M8 PSY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PSY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,181 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,017 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 38,017 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 28,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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M8 PSY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 PSY, 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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What year was M8 PSY registered?

M8 PSY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is M8 PSY safe to buy?

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