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GF62 AYD

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 AYD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,576 miles

Both rear tyres extremely perished & splitting - no cords at time of test

n/s/f wheel damaged - tyre seating ok at time of test

o/s/f wheel inner bead rim damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2024 79,576 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both rear tyres extremely perished & splitting - no cords at time of test

n/s/f wheel damaged - tyre seating ok at time of test

o/s/f wheel inner bead rim damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,826 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

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

n/s/f wheel outer bead rim distorted - on limit

o/s/r tyre extremely perished - no cords showing at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Front discs have a wear lip

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

n/s/f wheel outer bead rim distorted - on limit

o/s/r tyre extremely perished - no cords showing at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking- damage inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 72,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,219 miles

Bonnet cable release faulty.

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,125 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 58,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,521 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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GF62 AYD 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 71.4%.

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 GF62 AYD, 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 GF62 AYD registered?

GF62 AYD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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