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FG62 RZY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,605 mi
Last recorded168,605 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 RZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 168,605 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 168,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 159,627 miles

Central Heat shield lose over centre pipe (not likely to become dethatched)

Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 134,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Dangerous ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 119,710 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 119,710 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 114,200 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 114,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55v16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,688 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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FG62 RZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG62 RZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG62 RZY registered?

FG62 RZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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