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ME08 DOR

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,211 mi
Last recorded45,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME08 DOR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing early signs of going thin outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 40,020 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both near and offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both near and offside. (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,657 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 37,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 32,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 26,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 22,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,648 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 9,152 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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ME08 DOR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black 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 ME08 DOR, 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 ME08 DOR registered?

ME08 DOR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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