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RF12 OYT

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,228 mi
Last recorded97,228 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 OYT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 97,228 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

signs of general surface rust/corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,475 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 94,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning light on however almost new looking pads fitted front and rear

Pass 2 Jan 2024 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 89,893 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative red (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,340 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre repairable. ()

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

Rear washer wiper not working.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,255 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

nsf and osf suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn.

nsf tyre wearing more on the outer edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,011 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,910 miles

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

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 OYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc 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 OYT, 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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RF12 OYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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