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T500 MRE

2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,068 mi
Last recorded104,068 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman55,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 MRE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Clubman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,879 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut > hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut > hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,752 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 67,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 66,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 65,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 65,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 58,700 miles

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a inspection of area at time of test

Fail 10 May 2018 58,700 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Locking mech (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a inspection of area at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Road tyre worn bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,841 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,841 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,861 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Clubman?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
4,906
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
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T500 MRE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Clubman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T500 MRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Clubman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T500 MRE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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