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R99 OMU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,078 mi
Last recorded119,078 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 OMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 119,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 113,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 105,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,246 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 64,246 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,742 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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R99 OMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R99 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R99 OMU registered?

R99 OMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is R99 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 OMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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