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SA62 RXG

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,463 mi
Last recorded120,463 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 RXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 116,238 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 116,223 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 1 Dec 2022 112,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 112,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,892 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper is damaged

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

Os front wing trim is insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,108 miles

driver side front seat belt freyed

front and rear bumper damage

front tyres worn to legal limit on edges

o\s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,108 miles

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

driver side front seat belt freyed

front and rear bumper damage

front tyres worn to legal limit on edges

o\s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,410 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,996 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,212 miles

OSF TYRE SIDE WALL: CUT . Advise replacement

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

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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SA62 RXG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA62 RXG, 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 SA62 RXG registered?

SA62 RXG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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