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OG02 WBA

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,695 mi
Last recorded103,695 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOG02 WBA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 103,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 73,801 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,532 miles

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 62,632 miles

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 62,532 miles

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

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sideqwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 47,102 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 37,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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OG02 WBA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OG02 WBA registered?

OG02 WBA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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