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EJ62 WVG

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WVG
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,350 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Nov 2022 101,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,554 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,827 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,408 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,408 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 35,343 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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EJ62 WVG is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ62 WVG, 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 EJ62 WVG registered?

EJ62 WVG is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EJ62 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ62 WVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ62 WVG have outstanding finance?

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