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BT61 CVO

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 96,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 91,218 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 91,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2017 53,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,964 miles

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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BT61 CVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 CVO registered?

BT61 CVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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