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S111 TAE

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,277 mi
Last recorded91,277 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 TAE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,277 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 91,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread remaining (1.6mm is minimum legal tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread remaining (1.6mm is minimum legal tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,245 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 45,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 38,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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S111 TAE is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S111 TAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S111 TAE registered?

S111 TAE is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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