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C26 CWN

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 CWN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 93,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 76,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 72,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 70,143 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,597 miles

all four tyres close to limit

slight play in both rack arms

slight play in both wishbone rear bushs

stone chips in screen

Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres close to limit

slight play in both rack arms

slight play in both wishbone rear bushs

stone chips in screen

Pass 14 May 2019 51,620 miles

stone chips on zone a and b

Pass 8 May 2018 38,185 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 38,185 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 26,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 26,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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C26 CWN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C26 CWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C26 CWN registered?

C26 CWN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is C26 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 CWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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