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AJ12 RBU

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,147 mi
Last recorded124,147 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,147 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 124,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 70,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,585 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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AJ12 RBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 RBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ12 RBU registered?

AJ12 RBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ12 RBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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