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HV62 XRW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XRW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 51,467 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 51,464 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,922 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,881 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 40,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,496 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 23,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 23,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 20,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,765 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 19,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,008 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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HV62 XRW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red 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 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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What year was HV62 XRW registered?

HV62 XRW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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