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EF12 OTC

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OTC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 130,931 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 117,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,883 miles

front tyres edges shouldering off

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2017 86,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres edges shouldering off

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing prematurely

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2015 57,490 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2015 57,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake warning light on

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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EF12 OTC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF12 OTC, 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 EF12 OTC registered?

EF12 OTC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EF12 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 OTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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