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ML62 DAL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,857 mi
Last recorded101,857 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 DAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,857 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 90,767 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 90,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,675 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 79,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 67,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,717 miles

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread

Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,717 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 62,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% less force (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,570 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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ML62 DAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML62 DAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML62 DAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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