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MT62 HRC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 HRC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,131 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding.

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

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

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,505 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm worn badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,444 miles

this vehicle has had a winter wheel swap since it was first tested, checked wheels and tyre are up to MOT standard

Fail 24 Nov 2017 43,444 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,519 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 HRC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT62 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

MT62 HRC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is MT62 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 HRC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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