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RJ62 XAA

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,969 mi
Last recorded78,969 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 XAA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,969 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 78,969 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 62,355 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 50,064 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 50,064 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,685 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 44,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,430 miles

Engine covers/under trays fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 40,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,460 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 33,345 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,187 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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RJ62 XAA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ62 XAA registered?

RJ62 XAA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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