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EJ12 RTV

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,038 mi
Last recorded29,038 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RTV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 29,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 27,033 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 24,922 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 22,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 20,538 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 20,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 18,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,398 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 17,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 15,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,510 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 13,510 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 13,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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EJ12 RTV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ12 RTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ12 RTV registered?

EJ12 RTV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EJ12 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 RTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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