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RJ62 OTC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,037 mi
Last recorded70,037 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 OTC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 70,037 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres tread stepping on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2026 69,962 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear tyres tread stepping on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 58,244 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 58,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent, 3 separate places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side/fog lamp loose in bumper

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,587 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,582 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2018 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 38,024 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 28,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,280 miles

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

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 OTC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

RJ62 OTC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is RJ62 OTC safe to buy?

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