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RF12 DXT

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DXT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 101,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,425 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all foue tyres are bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 97,904 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 97,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 97,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,321 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front pad wear indicator not fitted to pad just cable tied to the ABS wire

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear pad wear indicator not fitted to pad just cable tied to the undertray

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,519 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,960 miles

! of 2 Reversing lamps not working

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low ( Not urgent )

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low ( Not urgent )

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,022 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF12 DXT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF12 DXT, 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 RF12 DXT registered?

RF12 DXT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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