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LD62 DVW

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,775 mi
Last recorded102,775 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 DVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 102,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,263 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 62,282 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,132 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,182 miles

Centre stop light dim

Fail 19 Sep 2018 54,182 miles

Centre stop light dim

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,574 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,962 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2016 41,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 35,778 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LD62 DVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD62 DVW registered?

LD62 DVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LD62 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 DVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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