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MF12 DWP

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,801 mi
Last recorded56,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 DWP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 56,801 miles

Front Position lamp not working both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 53,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,224 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,877 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 42,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,194 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,988 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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MF12 DWP 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 81.3%.

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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What year was MF12 DWP registered?

MF12 DWP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for MF12 DWP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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