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CIB 8

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,682 mi
Last recorded105,682 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIB 8
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 105,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 101,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 89,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,366 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 80,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 58,611 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,939 miles

Nearside Rear plastic undertray broken and insecure

Fail 4 May 2018 49,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear plastic undertray broken and insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 41,096 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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CIB 8 is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CIB 8 registered?

CIB 8 is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is CIB 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIB 8 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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