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MP12 ELS

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP12 ELS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,050 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 44,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tread of tyre perishing and splitting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed on edges (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,084 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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MP12 ELS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver 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 MP12 ELS, 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 MP12 ELS registered?

MP12 ELS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MP12 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP12 ELS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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