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LV62 KCG

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,334 mi
Last recorded20,334 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 KCG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 20,334 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 20,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 17,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,825 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 16,825 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 15,747 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 1 Sep 2019 14,872 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 1 Sep 2019 14,872 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but no cords showing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,130 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LV62 KCG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV62 KCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LV62 KCG registered?

LV62 KCG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LV62 KCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 KCG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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