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R3 ARK

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,195 mi
Last recorded41,195 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 ARK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 40,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 39,778 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,792 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 29,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 29,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,799 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 15,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R3 ARK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was R3 ARK registered?

R3 ARK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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