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FG12 RCX

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,898 mi
Last recorded151,898 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 151,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,288 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 137,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 120,530 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 120,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 59,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,322 miles

chip in screen

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,219 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,971 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG12 RCX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG12 RCX, 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 FG12 RCX registered?

FG12 RCX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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