2012 MINI Convertible 1.6 Cooper

Overview

• Make: MINI
• Model: Convertible
• Trim: Cooper
• Version: 1.6 Cooper Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 88,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Orange
• CO2: 133 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper has covered 88,000 miles, around 14,900 more miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £2,895 is £343 below the AskCar estimate of £3,238. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 1,035 MINI Convertible adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first recorded this advert 10 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £100. Our latest MOT record expired on 27 October 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Vertex Motor Company in Alfreton. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £343 (10%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,238.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 1,035 priced MINI Convertible adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 MINI Convertible with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,000: the median of the 37 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 MINI Convertible has been on sale for at least 10 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 October 2026 at £2,995. Its asking price is now £2,895, £100 less. The latest price cut was seen on 1 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 23 October 2026: £2,995
• 1 November 2026: £2,895

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 27 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 13 August 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 88,214 miles, which matches the advertised 88,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 MINI Convertible on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper 1.6 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,995 to £4,775, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, white. Mileage: 89,000 miles. Price: £2,999, £104 more than this car. Dealer: Choice Autos in Sandhurst. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2012-64b972160016
• 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, black. Mileage: 84,936 miles. Price: £2,995, £100 more than this car. Dealer: Team Auto Sales in Southend-on-Sea. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2012-bfbea500090f
• 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £3,495, £600 more than this car. Dealer: Laleston Car & Van Sales in Bridgend. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2012-26938cde3f73

• The nearest: 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, grey, 62 miles from this car. Mileage: 67,178 miles. Price: £4,775, £1,880 more than this car. Dealer: Peak Performance Cars in Kidderminster. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2012-82990fb4e201