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RF12 FWL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,100 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,595 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 115,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,425 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,049 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,891 miles

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

offside front suspension top mount rubber starting to split

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2018 70,891 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction removed phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside front suspension top mount rubber starting to split

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,093 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake pad wire adrift

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,503 miles

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

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 FWL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

RF12 FWL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is RF12 FWL safe to buy?

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