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MIL 1299

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1299
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 122,592 miles

Offside Front top mount quite stiff to turn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 102,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 59,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,446 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 44,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,899 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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MIL 1299 is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc 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 MIL 1299, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIL 1299 registered?

MIL 1299 is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is MIL 1299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1299 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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