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S999 TEV

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,608 mi
Last recorded107,608 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 TEV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 107,608 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 107,608 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,115 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,115 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,581 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,694 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,498 miles

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

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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S999 TEV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S999 TEV registered?

S999 TEV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is S999 TEV safe to buy?

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