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RE62 FOD

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 FOD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,013 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,497 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 90,497 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,238 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,130 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 78,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,711 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 56,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (OSF & NSF) (inner & Outer) (3.5.1g)

Front slight lip to Both NSF & OSF Discs

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,037 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 44,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the tread

Fail 20 Oct 2015 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the tread

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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RE62 FOD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE62 FOD, 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 RE62 FOD registered?

RE62 FOD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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