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HV62 FNW

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,347 mi
Last recorded46,347 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 FNW
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,347 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,286 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Ride height sensor arm balljoints seized

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor arm balljoints seized

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 33,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Ride height sensor arm balljoints seized

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor arm balljoints seized

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,345 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,022 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 32,022 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,686 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 21,615 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 15,974 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 15,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 10,268 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 10,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 8,274 miles

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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HV62 FNW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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.

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What year was HV62 FNW registered?

HV62 FNW is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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