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GF62 ELU

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,132 mi
Last recorded63,132 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ELU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 54,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2021 53,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch insecure/damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,791 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,751 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,719 miles

both front tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GF62 ELU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF62 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF62 ELU registered?

GF62 ELU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is GF62 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 ELU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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