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FT62 ORJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 ORJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,959 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,344 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower front arm slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays covering brake pipes / underside

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,089 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,089 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,089 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))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 56,562 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,269 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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FT62 ORJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT62 ORJ, 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 FT62 ORJ registered?

FT62 ORJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is FT62 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 ORJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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