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MK62 XFL

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,502 mi
Last recorded99,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XFL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 99,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.6mm and bolding both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 95,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,242 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 91,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 84,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,104 miles

windscreen washers poor

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

windscreen washers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,257 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,686 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 41,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 21,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,792 miles

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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MK62 XFL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK62 XFL, 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 MK62 XFL registered?

MK62 XFL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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