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LC62 JWU

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 JWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 96,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 17565r1584t nexon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of the tread 17565r1584t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,528 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN CLOSE TO WEAR SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 65,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT 175/65R15 84T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FORM WATER PUMP AREA. COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN CLOSE TO WEAR SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread 175/65R15 84T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread 175/65R15 84T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,203 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Locking wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,394 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on both edges and 2.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on both edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 175/65 HR15 Conti

Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,755 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LC62 JWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC62 JWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LC62 JWU registered?

LC62 JWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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