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S121 TOB

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 TOB
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,520 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,936 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 29,626 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S121 TOB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S121 TOB, 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 S121 TOB registered?

S121 TOB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is S121 TOB safe to buy?

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