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EF61 SOH

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,338 mi
Last recorded92,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SOH
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,338 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 92,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 87,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,015 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,469 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

splits to o/s/f wiper blade

strong advise heavy wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

splits to o/s/f wiper blade

strong advise heavy wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,578 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 SOH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

EF61 SOH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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