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PJ12 AUV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,569 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of engine bay and underside

Pass 27 Dec 2017 30,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 30,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,364 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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PJ12 AUV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ12 AUV, 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 PJ12 AUV registered?

PJ12 AUV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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