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12 RC

2016 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,852 mi
Last recorded21,852 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper37,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 RC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 21,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 19,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 17,411 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 17,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 14,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,234 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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12 RC is a 2016 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 37,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 RC registered?

12 RC is a 2016 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 12 RC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 RC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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