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LC62 VGU

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,499 mi
Last recorded63,499 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 VGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 63,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 62,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,979 miles

Nearside UNDERTRAY FITTED COVERING SOME COMPONANTS

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

Offside UNDERSHIELD FITTED

Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake warning light is on.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 47,665 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 45,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 41,439 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking tread area

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit [195/60/r16]87v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres are original ones.continentals (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 13,958 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 13,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LC62 VGU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC62 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC62 VGU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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