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SP62 WXG

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,470 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 61,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,584 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SP62 WXG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP62 WXG registered?

SP62 WXG is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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