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RF62 RXO

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,815 mi
Last recorded70,815 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 RXO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,815 miles

Coolant leak from gearbox cooler area ()

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 70,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from gearbox cooler area ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,643 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,326 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 15 Aug 2022 31,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,759 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,288 miles

both front tyres slight wear outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,104 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,285 miles

all four road wheel rims have light damage to outer edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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RF62 RXO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF62 RXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF62 RXO registered?

RF62 RXO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is RF62 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF62 RXO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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