2012 MINI Cooper D MOT pass rate: 76.6% (5,321 tests)
Is the 2012 Cooper D getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.5% +6.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 75.9% +4.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 75.4% +5.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Cooper D
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 751 | 28.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 500 | 19.1% |
| 3 | Brakes | 473 | 18.0% |
| 4 | Suspension | 421 | 16.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 231 | 8.8% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 69 | 2.6% |
All Cooper D years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,186 | 73.3% | +4.1 pts | 94,528 |
| 2012 (this page) | 5,321 | 76.6% | +5.4 pts | 88,032 |
| 2013 | 9,206 | 77.8% | +4.4 pts | 82,499 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 MINI Cooper D reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 76.6% of their MOT tests (5,321 tests, 2023–2025), +5.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 88,032 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Cooper D?
The median tested example shows 88,032 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.