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MW12 OHU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,256 mi
Last recorded163,256 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 OHU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 163,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 163,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 158,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise From Dual Mass Flywheel

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 148,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn / partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm inner ball joint has slight wear / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces worn / partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 137,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 125,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,512 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,103 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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MW12 OHU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MW12 OHU, 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 MW12 OHU registered?

MW12 OHU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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