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PJ62 TJV

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,413 mi
Last recorded68,413 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 TJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 68,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,049 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 58,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,443 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 47,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2022 47,322 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 37,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 31 Aug 2020 28,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,690 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls due to age advise replacement

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre, minor cracking

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre, minor cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,699 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 13,560 miles

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 TJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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