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VA62 BGF

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,392 mi
Last recorded35,392 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 BGF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 35,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 30,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 28,790 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 27,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,219 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,050 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 22,547 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .........

Pass 23 Nov 2017 19,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 16,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VA62 BGF is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA62 BGF registered?

VA62 BGF is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is VA62 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA62 BGF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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