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RO12 LDK

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,920 mi
Last recorded55,920 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 LDK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,806 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 50,806 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 49,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system cracked just after front exhaust flexi still secure at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,014 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,118 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,281 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounts starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,226 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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RO12 LDK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO12 LDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO12 LDK registered?

RO12 LDK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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