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RJ62 HGL

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,598 mi
Last recorded132,598 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,598 miles

Central Rear High mounted stop lamp output significantly reduced

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

Nearside Chips present on windscreen

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 132,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear High mounted stop lamp output significantly reduced

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

Nearside Chips present on windscreen

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,778 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 123,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,862 miles

High mounted stop lamp output significantly reduced

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2023 115,862 miles

High mounted stop lamp output significantly reduced

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,588 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,078 miles

3 x centre stop lights n/w

surface corrosion front,rear subframes

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,337 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 75,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,876 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,817 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,615 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,120 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 29,120 miles

Offside 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 HGL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White 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 RJ62 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

RJ62 HGL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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