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SG62 XAP

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 XAP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,250 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides, rubber starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly at connections with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 81,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 75,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,256 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2020 73,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

nail in outer shoulder of offside front tyre leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,095 miles

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)

damage to rear bumper

Fail 7 Mar 2018 53,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 non runflat tyres fitted (4.1.D.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)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,021 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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SG62 XAP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was SG62 XAP registered?

SG62 XAP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SG62 XAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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