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MV12 HXJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 HXJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 62,512 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 59,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on both front driveshafts

Fail 17 Mar 2023 55,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on both front driveshafts

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,560 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,560 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,117 miles

Front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,413 miles

Front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,729 miles

Front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges almost to cords, advise attention

front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,485 miles

o/s wiper rubber split

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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MV12 HXJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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MV12 HXJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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