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SM62 NWR

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 NWR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,069 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 10 Sep 2024 88,268 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 83,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 80,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 77,457 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 73,370 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,683 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 64,683 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 54,411 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 54,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 41,057 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,042 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SM62 NWR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM62 NWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM62 NWR registered?

SM62 NWR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SM62 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 NWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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