MOT Status
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135,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?
Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P31 ARA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 July 2012.
Is P31 ARA safe to buy?
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