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SL62 HHU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,859 mi
Last recorded87,859 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 HHU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 87,859 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 87,858 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 82,657 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,214 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,785 miles

advice oil engine oil level low

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,077 miles

advice front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, possibly ran soft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, possibly ran soft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 43,525 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, possibly ran soft (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, possibly ran soft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,265 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SL62 HHU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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SL62 HHU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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