2012 MINI Roadster 1.6 Cooper

Overview

• Make: MINI
• Model: Roadster
• Trim: Cooper
• Version: 1.6 Cooper Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 78,500 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 133 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 78,500 miles on the clock, this 2012 MINI Roadster Cooper has done roughly 10,500 more miles than a typical 2012 MINI Roadster. Its asking price of £3,895 is £125 above the AskCar estimate of £3,770. The AskCar estimate uses 58 UK dealer adverts for the MINI Roadster, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 7 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Nick Moore Cars in Faringdon. 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: £125 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,770.

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 58 priced MINI Roadster adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 MINI Roadster with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,100: the median of the 14 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 MINI Roadster has been on sale for at least 7 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 26 October 2026 at £3,895. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 17 March 2027.

It failed its MOT on 10 March 2026 (nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: heat shield loose; general corrosion on all suspension.

Mileage at that test: 73,433 miles, which matches the advertised 78,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 10,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 MINI Roadster on AskCar.

Similar cars

5 other 2012 MINI Roadster Cooper 1.6 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,500 to £4,795, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 MINI Roadster Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, grey. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £3,999, £104 more than this car. Dealer: Hothfield Cars in Hothfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-roadster-2012-1602778a43ef
• 2012 MINI Roadster Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, green. Mileage: 106,000 miles. Price: £4,250, £355 more than this car. Dealer: SA15 Car Sales in Llanelli. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-roadster-2012-10cc90cdef1d
• 2012 MINI Roadster Cooper, 1.6 petrol convertible, white. Mileage: 49,000 miles. Price: £3,650, £245 less than this car. Dealer: M & M Automotive in Pennington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mini-roadster-2012-8db8375735ca