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SL62 SVY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,190 mi
Last recorded71,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 SVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,190 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,839 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,011 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 67,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,758 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,940 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,272 miles

Front Brake Pads 90% Worn - Discs Lipped / Worn

NSF Suspension Coil Spring Corroded

Suspect Rear Inner Brake Pads Wearing Low ?

OSR Tyre Extensively Cracking / Perished within Tread Blocks

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,748 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 57,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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

Under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge, not exposing ply or cords at test

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,305 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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SL62 SVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL62 SVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL62 SVY registered?

SL62 SVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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