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RF12 GNY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,684 mi
Last recorded145,684 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 GNY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 145,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 142,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,900 miles

205 45 17 88 w xl

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also wear on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also wear on shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rubber splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre has had a puncture repair

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 119,053 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rubber splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre has had a puncture repair

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 65,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,010 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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RF12 GNY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF12 GNY, 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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RF12 GNY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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