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EF61 SOE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SOE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General corrosion on rear subframe

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

Fail 21 May 2025 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear General corrosion on rear subframe

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,901 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake heat shield insecure not likely to detach from vehicle

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 53,622 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,862 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 23,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,551 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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EF61 SOE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF61 SOE, 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 EF61 SOE registered?

EF61 SOE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is EF61 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 SOE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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