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VN62 RCO

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 RCO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,081 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 101,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil around strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-2.5mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,067 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 27,559 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 RCO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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VN62 RCO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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