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AJ62 EPL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EPL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 80,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring and strut top noisy,no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 69,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring and strut top noisy,no play found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,888 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 53,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,251 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 51,233 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 48,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,613 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 stone chips (8.3.1d)

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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AJ62 EPL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ62 EPL, 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 AJ62 EPL registered?

AJ62 EPL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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