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D3 OFD

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,245 mi
Last recorded42,245 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 OFD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 42,245 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 42,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 88w Non RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 88w Non RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 27,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Fail 12 Nov 2024 27,795 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2023 27,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 27,032 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre cracked in the tread

Fail 29 Sep 2022 26,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre cracked in the tread

Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,499 miles

o/s front tyre cracked in the tread

Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,212 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 18,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 14,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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D3 OFD is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D3 OFD registered?

D3 OFD is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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