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ML62 LVE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 LVE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 125,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 121,610 miles

Exhaust system slightly damaged and bent - not leaking fumes or affecting emissions

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,202 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 117,193 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 113,571 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre treads cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,510 miles

3d style plates fitted to vechile

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,316 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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ML62 LVE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ML62 LVE, 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 ML62 LVE registered?

ML62 LVE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is ML62 LVE safe to buy?

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