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DV62 MVP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,070 mi
Last recorded74,070 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,700 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

high level stoplight not working

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,348 miles

high level stoplight not working

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated indicating malfunction (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stoplight not working

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,264 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 38,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 23,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,499 miles

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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DV62 MVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV62 MVP, 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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DV62 MVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 14 October 2012.

Is DV62 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 MVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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