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RF12 OZJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 112,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,882 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre deformed on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 89,348 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on limit-unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges-n/s/f worse

front and rear sub-frames starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,348 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect on limit-unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges-n/s/f worse

front and rear sub-frames starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer shoulder,3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on shoulders,3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/worn, offside on limit of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 66,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,807 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 35,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,856 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,710 miles

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 OZJ 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 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

RF12 OZJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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