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GV62 VOB

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,718 miles

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2024 69,472 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 69,472 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps one bulb is not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,640 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 54,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,890 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 44,511 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,598 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,650 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 17,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GV62 VOB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV62 VOB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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