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SL62 SWF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,311 mi
Last recorded85,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 SWF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 85,311 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door handle is very stiff to open

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

covers fitted in engine bay and to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2026 85,311 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle is very stiff to open

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted in engine bay and to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,759 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2024 74,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/worn on edges(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/tyre cracking(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/worn on edges(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/tyre cracking(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 68,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/worn on edges(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/tyre cracking(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/worn on edges(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/tyre cracking(205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level low on minimum

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,579 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,587 miles

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

to clear for emission

Pass 2 May 2019 39,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 34,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,166 miles

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

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

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 SWF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

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