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MJ62 VJZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,043 mi
Last recorded128,043 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 128,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,413 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 119,585 miles

emissions blip not detected

Pass 20 May 2021 118,764 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 106,892 miles

ALL Tyre's Worn close to legal limit 205.45.17

Items removed from driver's view prior to test steering wheel cover removed to loose. ()

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

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Dec 2019 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak low damper affection . (5.3.2 (b))

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

ALL Tyre's Worn close to legal limit 205.45.17

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,013 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,953 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,004 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

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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MJ62 VJZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue 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 MJ62 VJZ, 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 MJ62 VJZ registered?

MJ62 VJZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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