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ML62 XJP

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XJP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,720 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,716 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dashboard (pad wear sensor wire split)

Fail 11 Mar 2024 115,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dashboard (pad wear sensor wire split)

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,663 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator not attached to brake pad

Fail 16 Mar 2022 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator not attached to brake pad

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,438 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes weak

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 56,438 miles

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

Front suspension arms rear bushes weak

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing low on outer edge ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 44,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing low on outer edge ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,977 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 33,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XJP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ML62 XJP, 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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ML62 XJP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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