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VE62 LRF

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,214 mi
Last recorded76,214 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LRF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,214 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,062 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 50,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,032 miles

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

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

service due on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,343 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 29,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Fog/reverse lamp broken

Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 15,922 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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VE62 LRF is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE62 LRF registered?

VE62 LRF is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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