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MF12 SWO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,601 mi
Last recorded66,601 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 SWO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,924 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,362 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,103 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 40,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 37,703 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,970 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,622 miles

front number plate loose

Fail 7 Mar 2018 29,672 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate loose

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,894 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,143 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN /NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,267 miles

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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MF12 SWO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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MF12 SWO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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