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DB59 RAB

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB59 RAB
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,461 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 70,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing/cracking

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,868 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 51,868 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 36,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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DB59 RAB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB59 RAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DB59 RAB registered?

DB59 RAB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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