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RV62 XVU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,547 mi
Last recorded45,547 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,547 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 45,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake wear indicator light on

Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,860 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,348 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 25,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 15,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 13,099 miles

Front both front tyres wearing off on outer edges. also Osf tyre has a small cut in the tread but with a stone stuck in but no cords can be seen.

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the centre of the tread but on inspection no cords can be seen.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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RV62 XVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV62 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV62 XVU?

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What year was RV62 XVU registered?

RV62 XVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is RV62 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 XVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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