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SW62 OBY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,338 mi
Last recorded96,338 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 96,338 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 87,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,717 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 74,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 64,398 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 64,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,206 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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SW62 OBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW62 OBY, 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 SW62 OBY registered?

SW62 OBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SW62 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 OBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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