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PJ62 DZD

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,210 mi
Last recorded77,210 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 DZD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 77,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 75,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,132 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 55,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,847 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 50,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,020 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 22,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s not clearing (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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PJ62 DZD is a 2012 Mini Cooper 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 Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ62 DZD is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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