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RV62 LLM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,166 mi
Last recorded163,166 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 LLM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 163,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,631 miles

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 127,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Spare tyre slight loose

Fail 29 Mar 2024 127,043 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Spare tyre slight loose

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,740 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,192 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 110,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,019 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,677 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,803 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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RV62 LLM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black 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 RV62 LLM, 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 RV62 LLM registered?

RV62 LLM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is RV62 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 LLM 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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