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VN12 HVW

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,822 mi
Last recorded103,822 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,822 miles

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

exhaust emissions unstable.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres wear uneven.

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,784 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,470 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 19,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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VN12 HVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN12 HVW registered?

VN12 HVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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