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GU62 VTT

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VTT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 56,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,669 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 49,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres heavily worn on edges close to cords being exposed

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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GU62 VTT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU62 VTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU62 VTT registered?

GU62 VTT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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