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FV62 NRF

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 NRF
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 40,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,790 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure repeater housing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,263 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 32,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front chip to screen

Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,996 miles

under cover's fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2017 25,996 miles

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

under cover's fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,987 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread and wearing close to legal limit.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,489 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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FV62 NRF is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 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 John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV62 NRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV62 NRF registered?

FV62 NRF is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is FV62 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 NRF 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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