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HG62 VNY

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,539 mi
Last recorded59,539 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 VNY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,539 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 59,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,763 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 57,638 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 45,904 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 45,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 28,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 24,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,565 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,281 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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HG62 VNY is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG62 VNY?

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What year was HG62 VNY registered?

HG62 VNY is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is HG62 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 VNY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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