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FR62 OEA

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 OEA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,699 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 76,145 miles

Front brake pads getting low

underbody trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 67,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on useable tread

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 May 2024 67,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link bar broken on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre low on useable tread

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 May 2023 61,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 61,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 57,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 52,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,235 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,332 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 16,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 11,113 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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FR62 OEA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR62 OEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FR62 OEA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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