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SH62 HVJ

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,621 mi
Last recorded77,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 HVJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,621 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tailgate unable to be opened

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,593 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 75,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,063 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,590 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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SH62 HVJ is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH62 HVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH62 HVJ registered?

SH62 HVJ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SH62 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 HVJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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