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PA12 ROL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,093 mi
Last recorded111,093 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA12 ROL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 110,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked to cords n (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,218 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 95,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,547 miles

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

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

brake pipes above undertrays

chip in windscreen

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,406 miles

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

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

rear discs worn

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge

Offside Front Tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,726 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 42,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 31,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 21,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PA12 ROL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PA12 ROL, 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 PA12 ROL registered?

PA12 ROL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PA12 ROL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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