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ST62 ELU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 ELU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 63,166 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake disc shows signs of heat damage

Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,427 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,073 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,548 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 58,548 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing subject to test (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,147 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 46,154 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 39,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,260 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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ST62 ELU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST62 ELU, 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 ST62 ELU registered?

ST62 ELU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is ST62 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 ELU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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