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X4 SPG

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 SPG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 49,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 47,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 44,978 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,834 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,604 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 36,604 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 26,800 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge, (oldest one on the car)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 15,325 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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X4 SPG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X4 SPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X4 SPG registered?

X4 SPG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is X4 SPG safe to buy?

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