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RJ12 KNW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,392 mi
Last recorded144,392 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KNW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 144,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 138,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 133,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,756 miles

offside front suspension top mount slightly split

Fail 31 May 2022 83,508 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 50,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front wiper blades poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Jun 2019 39,736 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 35,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre 3mm and slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2017 29,407 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,496 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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RJ12 KNW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ12 KNW, 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 RJ12 KNW registered?

RJ12 KNW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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