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LO12 RKN

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 RKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,875 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot catch defective, only able to open with key (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Tread shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 73,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative RED (5.2.3 (h))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot catch defective, only able to open with key (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Tread shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,762 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,658 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak around filter/tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,371 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 63,371 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,098 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 53,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,948 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,948 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 2mm getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,171 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2015 29,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LO12 RKN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO12 RKN, 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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LO12 RKN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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