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OY12 OBF

2012 Mini Cooper

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 118,920 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 118,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 RUNFLAT + cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 RUNFLAT + cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 10 Jan 2025 111,111 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,076 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/17 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,679 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,923 miles

Tread on both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sticker in windscreen not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,872 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Shock Absorber Top Rubber Mounting Split (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Shock Absorber Top Rubber Mounting Split (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,835 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,585 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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OY12 OBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel 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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OY12 OBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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