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RF12 HMU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 131,018 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to body. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm to body. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 125,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 117,108 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 113,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 111,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 105,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 97,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 90,506 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 90,505 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,697 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,848 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 HMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF12 HMU, 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 RF12 HMU registered?

RF12 HMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is RF12 HMU safe to buy?

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