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JJ55 RAE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ55 RAE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 125,730 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [ Chipped] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,673 miles

Rear ( High Level Brake Light Not Working )

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,039 miles

Rear ( High Level Brake Light Not Working )

Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,499 miles

High Level Brake Light not working

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 14,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 13,349 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 11,384 miles

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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JJ55 RAE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JJ55 RAE, 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 JJ55 RAE registered?

JJ55 RAE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is JJ55 RAE safe to buy?

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