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R21 PSK

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 PSK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 126,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 124,453 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 124,453 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 113,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 77,381 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,223 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc badly scored on inner face and inner pad worn low .

Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc badly scored on inner face and inner pad worn low .

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,359 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 35,690 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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R21 PSK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R21 PSK, 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 R21 PSK registered?

R21 PSK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is R21 PSK safe to buy?

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