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HG62 EWT

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,113 mi
Last recorded116,113 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 EWT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on screen but not over 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,562 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 100,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 99,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,676 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,306 miles

n/s front and both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,695 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 69,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 39,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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HG62 EWT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG62 EWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG62 EWT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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