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EU12 RFZ

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 RFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 63,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,643 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 56,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,706 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 42,151 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 36,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/0.5mm edges, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,286 miles

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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EU12 RFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU12 RFZ, 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 EU12 RFZ registered?

EU12 RFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is EU12 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 RFZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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