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HD62 MTO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,763 mi
Last recorded117,763 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 MTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,763 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

t p s warning light on

Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

t p s warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,337 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both TCA Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,337 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both TCA Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,484 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine noisy compered to others of a similar type

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

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

Oil added to engine prior to test as there was no oil visible on dip stick

Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,484 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine noisy compered to others of a similar type

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil added to engine prior to test as there was no oil visible on dip stick

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,322 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 77,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,327 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,575 miles

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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HD62 MTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HD62 MTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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