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S555 JAR

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 JAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 105,537 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 105,537 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 98,125 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 90,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,201 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 74,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,276 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Dim/Flickers (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front Flexi Pipe Split All Round (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,916 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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S555 JAR is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S555 JAR registered?

S555 JAR is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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