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RJ62 HCY

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 HCY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 122,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (175/65R15) tyre is also devoid of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (175/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light (tire pressure monitoring system) illuminated

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 46,914 miles

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

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

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 HCY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ62 HCY registered?

RJ62 HCY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ62 HCY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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