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RO12 UAG

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,638 mi
Last recorded39,638 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 UAG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 39,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 39,638 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 38,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,497 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 32,497 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,505 miles

Both rear tyres have small deep cuts

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,409 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,701 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread is misshaped

Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,487 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 15,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Non run flat tyre fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,798 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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RO12 UAG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 UAG, 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 RO12 UAG registered?

RO12 UAG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RO12 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 UAG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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