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S31 VRL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,051 mi
Last recorded67,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 VRL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,051 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 55,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumpy uneven tread wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,559 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,196 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 42,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S31 VRL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S31 VRL, 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 S31 VRL registered?

S31 VRL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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