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R500 MSS

2012 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,286 mi
Last recorded136,286 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MSS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 136,286 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 136,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 126,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 126,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,049 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 111,822 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,269 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 100,269 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,066 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 87,062 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched on lock one way (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened ball joint housing badly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened ball joint housing badly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail chaffed to cords and rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,162 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,147 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 21,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R500 MSS is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R500 MSS registered?

R500 MSS is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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