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RO62 VWE

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,393 mi
Last recorded196,393 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 VWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 196,393 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 196,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 188,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 179,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 179,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 172,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 172,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 165,602 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish, both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,414 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Sep 2017 100,969 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres showing age related cracks

Fail 20 Sep 2017 100,969 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear tyres showing age related cracks

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,785 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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RO62 VWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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RO62 VWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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