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FG12 RDO

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,964 mi
Last recorded67,964 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RDO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,964 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D 'bushes' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 67,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 62,216 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 20 May 2025 62,216 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 14 May 2024 54,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 205/45/17 run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 49,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and a slight lump in the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 45,093 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 45,061 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 37,010 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 31,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,386 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 15,516 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,516 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FG12 RDO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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

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