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BT62 OVH

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,461 mi
Last recorded147,461 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 OVH
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,461 miles

under body corrided rear

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,090 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 140,089 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,997 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 131,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 121,339 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,385 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,209 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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BT62 OVH is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT62 OVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT62 OVH registered?

BT62 OVH is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BT62 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 OVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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