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P900 WLY

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 WLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,748 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 104,573 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,934 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 74,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailering arm frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet requires attention

Fail 15 Jun 2023 69,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet requires attention

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 63,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 54,135 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 54,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 40,172 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 40,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,000 miles

Undertray fitted, obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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P900 WLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P900 WLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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