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SL12 RNF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,816 mi
Last recorded122,816 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 RNF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 122,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 122,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,850 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 111,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,646 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,960 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre out of shape and starting to split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre out of shape and starting to split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,451 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 48,229 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 48,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 38,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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SL12 RNF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 RNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL12 RNF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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