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WV12 HRF

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 HRF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,440 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 66,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,860 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 55,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,106 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 45,098 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad appears very thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,245 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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WV12 HRF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV12 HRF, 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 WV12 HRF registered?

WV12 HRF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is WV12 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 HRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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