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A8 OJB

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,144 mi
Last recorded38,144 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OJB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 31,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 26,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2023 25,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 24,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has slight cracking to tread and a cut in the outer sidewall no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have slight perishing/cracking to tread no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 22,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords this tyre is also perished on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 21,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 20,419 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 18,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Sidewall cracked and degrading,

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre Sidewall cracked and degrading

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 18,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Sidewall cracked and degrading,

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre Sidewall cracked and degrading

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 16,002 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 13,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 11,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A8 OJB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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A8 OJB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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