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HV62 MZJ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,710 mi
Last recorded75,710 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 MZJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,710 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,105 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears out of shape and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,826 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 61,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure two rear bolt in seat rails loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Close To Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,546 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim - marked in yellow (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,741 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 26,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HV62 MZJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV62 MZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV62 MZJ registered?

HV62 MZJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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