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SH62 EJN

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 EJN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,253 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,381 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,559 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,680 miles

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))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 66,680 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,783 miles

Advise Front Brake Discs Lipped And Scored.

Advise Offside Rear Brake Discs Inner Face Pitted And Scored.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 43,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Advise Front Brake Discs Lipped And Scored.

Advise Offside Rear Brake Discs Inner Face Pitted And Scored.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,467 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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SH62 EJN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH62 EJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH62 EJN registered?

SH62 EJN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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