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MA62 HWE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,638 mi
Last recorded98,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 HWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 98,638 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2024 94,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,526 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,980 miles

number plates

Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,014 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,817 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,208 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,577 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,532 miles

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

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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MA62 HWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA62 HWE, 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 MA62 HWE registered?

MA62 HWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is MA62 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 HWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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