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P55 RLE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,489 mi
Last recorded57,489 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 RLE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 48,444 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 48,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 38,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 35,746 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres badly perished - aged 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 33,070 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 30,927 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 25,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 21,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 21,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 17,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,131 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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P55 RLE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue 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 P55 RLE, 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 P55 RLE registered?

P55 RLE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is P55 RLE safe to buy?

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