2012 MINI Convertible 1.6 Cooper S

Overview

• Make: MINI
• Model: Convertible
• Trim: Cooper S
• Version: 1.6 Cooper S Steptronic FWD Euro 5 2dr (181 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 29,145 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 181 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 153 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper S has covered 29,145 miles, around 44,000 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £9,495, it is advertised £577 above the AskCar estimate of £8,918. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 1,035 MINI Convertible cars across different ages and specifications. The asking price is now £1,000 lower than when we first recorded the advert 158 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 30 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Eli Motors in London. 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

Fair price: £577 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £8,918.

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 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £10,495. Its asking price is now £9,495, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 6 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £10,495
• 29 June 2026: £9,995
• 6 August 2026: £8,995
• 14 October 2026: £9,495

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 30 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 4 September 2025 (front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 28,454 miles, which matches the advertised 29,145 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 44,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 MINI Convertible on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper S 1.6 petrol automatic convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,495 to £8,799, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper S, 1.6 petrol convertible, blue. Mileage: 48,000 miles. Price: £8,799, £696 less than this car. Dealer: Hennebry Mini in Rustington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2012-b5f4878ab305
• 2012 MINI Convertible Cooper S, 1.6 petrol convertible, grey. Mileage: 83,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £4,000 less than this car. Dealer: Radlett Cars in Radlett. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-convertible-2012-1dfb45f38c92