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SL62 RAU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 61,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,049 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe feeding flexi swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe feeding flexi swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 32,869 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.Not showing cords .

front brake pads getting low at front

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres light cracks forming

Fail 7 Sep 2017 27,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres light cracks forming

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,043 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres light cracks forming

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,668 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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SL62 RAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL62 RAU registered?

SL62 RAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SL62 RAU safe to buy?

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