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MT62 FDZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 FDZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,361 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 113,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,955 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,058 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,209 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,501 miles

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

front tyres slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge and has a nail in the tread

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,052 miles

Nearside Front washer inop 50% water still reaching screen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,300 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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MT62 FDZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT62 FDZ, 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 MT62 FDZ registered?

MT62 FDZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is MT62 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 FDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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