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TB02 SAM

2010 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,496 mi
Last recorded100,496 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Cooper D76,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB02 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 96,642 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 88,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,104 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 82,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 73,860 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,370 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 30,366 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wiper blades are split.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,636 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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TB02 SAM is a 2010 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 76,628 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TB02 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TB02 SAM registered?

TB02 SAM is a 2010 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 November 2010.

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