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RV12 YDE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,018 mi
Last recorded54,018 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YDE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 54,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 54,018 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,676 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 50,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,537 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 42,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 42,840 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,226 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 30,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,736 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,418 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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RV12 YDE 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 RV12 YDE, 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 RV12 YDE registered?

RV12 YDE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is RV12 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 YDE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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