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R55 POG

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,270 mi
Last recorded90,270 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 POG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack nearside arm is worn excessively

Fail 12 May 2026 90,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack nearside arm is worn excessively

Pass 24 Apr 2025 82,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 78,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,326 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,546 miles

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

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

ancillary belt perished

Fail 28 Jan 2022 66,546 miles

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

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

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

ancillary belt perished

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,176 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,609 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,271 miles

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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R55 POG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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R55 POG is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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