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FJ62 WVL

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 WVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 58,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,795 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both tyres close to 10 years old

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 40,842 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both tyres close to 10 years old

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre 3mm worn outer edge.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,120 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 13,281 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 9,729 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 5,976 miles

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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FJ62 WVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ62 WVL, 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 FJ62 WVL registered?

FJ62 WVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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