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DL12 JPJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,377 mi
Last recorded134,377 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 JPJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 134,377 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 134,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,861 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,953 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,894 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under shields fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,413 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,002 miles

Nearside Rear Signs of overheating and slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,779 miles

N/s/f wing trim loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,874 miles

NSF tyre a lot of inner and outer wear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 49,874 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NSF tyre a lot of inner and outer wear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DL12 JPJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL12 JPJ, 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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DL12 JPJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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