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SW62 DVO

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,480 mi
Last recorded83,480 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,480 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,908 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 71,904 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,716 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi separated but not blowing (emissions okay)

Central Rear tailgate wont open using button on tailgate. (have to use key fob to open)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front backing plate corroded but not excessively

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,276 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 42,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 34,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 25,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,435 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,979 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine-under tray and under floor-covers.

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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SW62 DVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW62 DVO registered?

SW62 DVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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