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ML62 WBU

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 WBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 110,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,162 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 106,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine oil below minimum

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,797 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 73,458 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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 10 Aug 2019 68,853 miles

Abnormal noise from engine

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,167 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,893 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,166 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,173 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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ML62 WBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML62 WBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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