2012 MINI Cooper Sd MOT pass rate: 77.4% (2,238 tests)
Is the 2012 Cooper Sd getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.2% +6.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 80.7% +9.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 72.3% +2.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Cooper Sd
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 322 | 29.8% |
| 2 | Tyres | 222 | 20.5% |
| 3 | Suspension | 196 | 18.1% |
| 4 | Brakes | 173 | 16.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 86 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 27 | 2.5% |
All Cooper Sd years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (this page) | 2,238 | 77.4% | +6.2 pts | 85,787 |
| 2013 | 2,760 | 78.7% | +5.4 pts | 81,596 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 MINI Cooper Sd reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 77.4% of their MOT tests (2,238 tests, 2023–2025), +6.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 85,787 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Cooper Sd?
The median tested example shows 85,787 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.