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S500 NYR

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NYR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 93,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall

Fail 23 Sep 2023 93,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall

Pass 17 Sep 2022 77,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,871 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,720 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,590 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,261 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,355 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 19,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S500 NYR 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 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 S500 NYR registered?

S500 NYR is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is S500 NYR safe to buy?

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