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SW51 DAN

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 DAN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,739 miles

Rear tyres inner treads slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Feb 2023 89,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres inner treads slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,328 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 86,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 86,299 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,052 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp water ingress

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,556 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,188 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,188 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,876 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,017 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 63,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 37,920 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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SW51 DAN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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SW51 DAN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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