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P44 TPB

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 TPB
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 90,253 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 83,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,569 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

stone chip o/s windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,233 miles

rear seats and corresponding belts not checked due to customers belongings

Fail 7 Jun 2018 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear seats and corresponding belts not checked due to customers belongings

Pass 30 May 2017 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Side repeater is slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,246 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 26,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,411 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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P44 TPB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P44 TPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P44 TPB registered?

P44 TPB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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