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FY62 LGK

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,177 mi
Last recorded62,177 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LGK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface and slight oscillation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 62,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface and slight oscillation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet one jet inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,792 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Oct 2022 50,243 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,812 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 43,116 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 39,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,588 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge

o/s front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 24,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn close to cords on outer edge

o/s front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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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FY62 LGK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue 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 FY62 LGK, 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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FY62 LGK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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