Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition
From 202 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.1% of Cooper London 2012 Edition failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 73.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cooper London 2012 Editions tested had between 54,886 and 88,443 miles on the clock.
At 73,033 median miles, the Cooper London 2012 Edition has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition MOT pass rate?
The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition has a 73.3% MOT pass rate based on 202 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is 73,033 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,886 and 88,443 miles.
Buying a used Cooper London 2012 Edition?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 73.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £88 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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