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RO62 VCA

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,919 mi
Last recorded162,919 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VCA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 141,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,608 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 120,543 miles

Rear Both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 31 May 2019 104,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,409 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 26 May 2017 78,549 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 78,549 miles

Central Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,792 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 61,792 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge and close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 40,629 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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RO62 VCA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RO62 VCA, 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 RO62 VCA registered?

RO62 VCA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is RO62 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 VCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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