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AO12 WVP

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 132,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 132,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,373 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 119,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,863 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,979 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts soft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts soft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,052 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 98,052 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,175 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,530 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 65,457 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AO12 WVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 WVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO12 WVP registered?

AO12 WVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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