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W1 HOO

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,378 mi
Last recorded47,378 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 HOO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 47,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Front jacking block missing from floor

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not fitted in brake pad hanging down

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working

coolant level low in expansion tank

Pass 6 Dec 2024 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 45,745 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable exhaust pipe seperated blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 43,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,964 miles

coolant level below minimum

Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 39,612 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,792 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 33,792 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 28,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 26,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,366 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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W1 HOO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W1 HOO registered?

W1 HOO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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