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MT12 OND

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,849 mi
Last recorded101,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 OND
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 101,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 95,630 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,922 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,487 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 56,487 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,411 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,188 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MT12 OND is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT12 OND, 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 MT12 OND registered?

MT12 OND is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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