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DV62 MWY

2012 Mini First

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,085 mi
Last recorded119,085 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MWY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,085 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 119,085 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 116,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,164 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 92,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,664 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 68,664 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged small lump (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,851 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,483 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 44,483 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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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DV62 MWY is a 2012 Mini First in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV62 MWY, 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 DV62 MWY registered?

DV62 MWY is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is DV62 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 MWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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