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RE62 OPW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,715 mi
Last recorded159,715 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 OPW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,715 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 154,859 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 154,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,098 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 147,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,442 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 137,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,350 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 121,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated to oxygen sensor (suspect mouse attack) (4.11 (c) (i))

tyre presure warning light on?

Pass 26 Nov 2019 115,914 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake/brake warning lamp on dash is illuminated?

Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,874 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 89,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,848 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

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 OPW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

RE62 OPW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is RE62 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 OPW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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