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MT62 GXX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 GXX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 82,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe & underside covered in underseal so unable to properly access condition

Fail 3 Jul 2025 79,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe & underside covered in underseal so unable to properly access condition

Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe undersealed.

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe undersealed.

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust heatshield partially insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,735 miles

Front chip on lower part of windscreen out with drivers view

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,090 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,828 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 43,828 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,196 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,571 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,836 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 18,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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MT62 GXX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was MT62 GXX registered?

MT62 GXX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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