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RJ12 VKL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,051 mi
Last recorded87,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,501 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 82,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 74,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 69,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 62,177 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 May 2020 54,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 37,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,898 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 VKL 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 78.6%.

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

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