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RJ62 ERV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,682 mi
Last recorded158,682 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 ERV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 158,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 158,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 152,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 139,843 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

minor stone chips front screen

nearside front tyre worn low

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight imbalance to front brakes

wear to front brake pads

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,592 miles

offside front tyre worn substantially low on edges

stone chips front screen

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,404 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and very low on inner edge

wear to front brake discs

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,023 miles

Both front tyres worn low. Substantially low on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn low

Minor stone chips on windscreen

Nearside registration plate light lens missing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,379 miles

carried out test in wet conditions

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,347 miles

dampness around offside front shocker

minor stone chips front screen

slight wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 46,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,951 miles

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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RJ62 ERV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ62 ERV, 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 RJ62 ERV registered?

RJ62 ERV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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