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WL12 ERU

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,300 mi
Last recorded166,300 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 ERU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 166,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 166,239 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 Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 14 Nov 2022 162,120 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 162,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 153,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,919 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,919 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,841 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 166,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 112,455 miles

Front Tyres Worn To 2.9mm

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,313 miles

Front Wiper Blades Smearing Screen

Fail 24 Jun 2017 98,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Wiper Blades Smearing Screen

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,078 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,078 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,129 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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WL12 ERU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WL12 ERU, 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 WL12 ERU registered?

WL12 ERU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WL12 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 ERU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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