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EA62 LVL

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 51,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,289 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH-LINE BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 44,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 28,938 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2017 28,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,103 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 8,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EA62 LVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA62 LVL, 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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What year was EA62 LVL registered?

EA62 LVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is EA62 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 LVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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