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WNZ 7979

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,679 mi
Last recorded35,679 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 7979
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 35,679 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 35,673 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 35,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,995 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 22,994 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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WNZ 7979 is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNZ 7979 registered?

WNZ 7979 is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is WNZ 7979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNZ 7979 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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