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SH62 VNN

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,221 mi
Last recorded78,221 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 VNN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,221 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,182 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,148 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 61,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 52,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,768 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,907 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

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

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

slight oil leak at transmission area

Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 21,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 11,926 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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SH62 VNN is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH62 VNN registered?

SH62 VNN is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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