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P31 ARA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,172 mi
Last recorded135,172 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 ARA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 135,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **On legal limit + in very poor condition** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front + offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 135,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also totally bald inner edge 195/55x16 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **On legal limit + in very poor condition** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front + offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 129,039 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front + offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 128,011 miles

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light on (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55x16 run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front + offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 104,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pad is lower than other side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,584 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,795 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 71,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,872 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,830 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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P31 ARA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P31 ARA, 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 P31 ARA registered?

P31 ARA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is P31 ARA safe to buy?

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