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GV62 FWT

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,798 mi
Last recorded53,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 FWT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 53,798 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 52,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 50,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 48,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,801 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 38,882 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 38,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/45/17 ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,334 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 36,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 31,024 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 31,024 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,760 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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GV62 FWT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV62 FWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GV62 FWT registered?

GV62 FWT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is GV62 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 FWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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