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L12 HAP

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,842 mi
Last recorded111,842 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 HAP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 111,842 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 111,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 91,031 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,238 miles

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,238 miles

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,938 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,098 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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L12 HAP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L12 HAP, 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 L12 HAP registered?

L12 HAP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is L12 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 HAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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