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J121 ROO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 ROO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,354 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2018 45,367 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,405 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 24,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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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J121 ROO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J121 ROO, 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 J121 ROO registered?

J121 ROO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is J121 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J121 ROO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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