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RJ12 XJT

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 XJT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,730 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 115,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,473 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,196 miles

undertray fitted

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

cover fitted brake reservoir area

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

cover fitted brake reservoir area

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,016 miles

Offside brake master cylinder area cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,112 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 47,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RJ12 XJT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ12 XJT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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