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FR62 OGY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,901 mi
Last recorded106,901 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 OGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,901 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2025 106,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,669 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 94,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,733 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 77,677 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 87 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 87 H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 64,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 87 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 87 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 40,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both- heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 21,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both- heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,398 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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FR62 OGY 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 FR62 OGY, 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 FR62 OGY registered?

FR62 OGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FR62 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 OGY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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