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SL12 DPX

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 DPX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,772 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,218 miles

front subframe rusty

rear axle rusty

rear under side of car corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,349 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on inner walls

o/s front repeater lens full of water

rear subframe rusty

some corrosion in rear box sections

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,639 miles

rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 74,735 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,593 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r tyre very heavily perished in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,271 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,343 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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SL12 DPX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL12 DPX, 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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SL12 DPX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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