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OY62 TVU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 TVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2026 120,001 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

clutch pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 23 Aug 2021 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end near join to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides corroded and slight lip on disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,536 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,918 miles

to clean for emissions reading

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,443 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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OY62 TVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY62 TVU, 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 OY62 TVU registered?

OY62 TVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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