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SA62 UOV

2012 Mini Roadster

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Roadster45,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 UOV
MakeMini
ModelRoadster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 94,600 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 94,600 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheels have ruffness possibly due to disc worn/scored (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,589 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 58,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 53,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,057 miles

Coolant leaking excessively from radiator area at front of vehicle

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,741 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 35,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,816 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Roadster?

Based on 30,054 MOT tests across 2,862 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
3,814
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
2,862
On UK Roads
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SA62 UOV is a 2012 Mini Roadster in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 45,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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SA62 UOV is a 2012 Mini Roadster, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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