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S21 BUY

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 BUY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 37,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 16,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 16,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 9,642 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 7,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S21 BUY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S21 BUY, 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 S21 BUY registered?

S21 BUY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is S21 BUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 BUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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