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RF12 DPY

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,729 mi
Last recorded44,729 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 44,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 40,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 40,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254518 budget xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 budget 2254518 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 30,227 miles

tpms warning in display but warning lamp operates correctly

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge apx 2.5 - 3 mm 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,550 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 10,826 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 8,973 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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RF12 DPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF12 DPY registered?

RF12 DPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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