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X99 JAY

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,024 mi
Last recorded100,024 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 JAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres beginning to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,582 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,326 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad wear wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,467 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,464 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,662 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,838 miles

front tyres 3mm in center

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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X99 JAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White 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 X99 JAY, 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 X99 JAY registered?

X99 JAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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