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LG62 FMY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,460 mi
Last recorded118,460 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 FMY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,330 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 101,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,184 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,372 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,306 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limits.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,963 miles

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

rear brakes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,857 miles

front brakes worn to limit

nearside rear tyre limit and uneven inner tread

Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes worn to limit

nearside rear tyre limit and uneven inner tread

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LG62 FMY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG62 FMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG62 FMY registered?

LG62 FMY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is LG62 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 FMY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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