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VN62 NHG

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,301 mi
Last recorded85,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 NHG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,030 miles

TPMS illuminated

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 82,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS illuminated

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 77,437 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,779 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coolant level low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,106 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,329 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,219 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 17,219 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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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VN62 NHG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN62 NHG?

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What year was VN62 NHG registered?

VN62 NHG is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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