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EO62 DVW

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,617 mi
Last recorded21,617 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 DVW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 21,617 miles

All four alloys buckled.

Engine sump pan been hit, but not leaking.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Rear tyres close to legal limit on rear.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 21,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four alloys buckled.

Engine sump pan been hit, but not leaking.

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Rear tyres close to legal limit on rear.

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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EO62 DVW is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EO62 DVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO62 DVW registered?

EO62 DVW is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is EO62 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 DVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO62 DVW have outstanding finance?

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