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AX12 DNV

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,342 mi
Last recorded193,342 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DNV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 193,342 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 189,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 165,402 miles

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

clutch pipe corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 146,263 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 146,195 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pipe corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 138,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,399 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 30 Jun 2018 92,263 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc outer surface has a corroded lip

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked 2 places (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc outer surface has a corroded lip

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,315 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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AX12 DNV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX12 DNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX12 DNV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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