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AB57 SLB

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,674 mi
Last recorded50,674 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 SLB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,398 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 48,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 44,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

offsde rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,405 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 37,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 36,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 25,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,590 miles

both front tyre tread 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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AB57 SLB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AB57 SLB registered?

AB57 SLB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is AB57 SLB safe to buy?

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