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M121 CPE

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 CPE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 75,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 59,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under panels prevent full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2019 54,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,325 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 28,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,094 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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M121 CPE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M121 CPE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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