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SM62 RTZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 RTZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 64,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,256 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,698 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch pipe badly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,538 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,332 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,155 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SM62 RTZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was SM62 RTZ registered?

SM62 RTZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is SM62 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 RTZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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