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R68 SUX

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 SUX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 76,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,867 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 56,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 48,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 30,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,225 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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R68 SUX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver 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 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 R68 SUX registered?

R68 SUX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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