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VK62 ZGR

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,594 mi
Last recorded87,594 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZGR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,594 miles

Front exhaust flex corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 87,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flex corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2025 84,191 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 84,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,155 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS.175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,280 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,351 miles

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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VK62 ZGR is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK62 ZGR registered?

VK62 ZGR is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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