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WG12 RPY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,147 mi
Last recorded136,147 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 RPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,147 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 136,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,461 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 125,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 85,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 66,188 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,768 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 42,768 miles

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

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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WG12 RPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG12 RPY, 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 WG12 RPY registered?

WG12 RPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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