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MJ62 VUN

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,497 mi
Last recorded83,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VUN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 83,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 73,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,246 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 66,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 50,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 42,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,891 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 26,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,746 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 17,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

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 VUN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

MJ62 VUN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is MJ62 VUN safe to buy?

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