MOT Status
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101,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
both front tyres very badly perished on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perishing around outer edge and sidewall Michelin 195/55/16 87V (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perishing around outer edge and sidewall Michelin 195/55/16 87V (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perishing on edges and sidewalls Michelin 195/55/16 87V
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?
Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP62 VBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SP62 VBU, 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 SP62 VBU registered?
SP62 VBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 September 2012.
Is SP62 VBU safe to buy?
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