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D3 HLC

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 HLC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 98,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,960 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on tread inner edge

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre starting to lightly wear uneven on tread inner edge

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Must be close/below manufacturers min thickness limit of 20.4mm, on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Wiper blade split, in centre of blade.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Must be close/below manufacturers min thickness limit of 8.4mm, on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 84,196 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 78,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

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How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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D3 HLC is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D3 HLC registered?

D3 HLC is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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