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MJ62 VJL

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,448 mi
Last recorded154,448 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VJL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 154,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 131,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 113,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,368 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,129 miles

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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MJ62 VJL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ62 VJL registered?

MJ62 VJL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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