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J123 ARL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,977 mi
Last recorded66,977 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 ARL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 66,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 66,112 miles

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

rear tyre edges slightly cracking apart

Pass 19 May 2023 64,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,944 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 39,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,141 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,142 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,034 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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J123 ARL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J123 ARL, 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 J123 ARL registered?

J123 ARL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is J123 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 ARL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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