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WG62 BUA

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,975 mi
Last recorded53,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 53,975 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 53,975 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 43,892 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 43,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 43,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 42,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,124 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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WG62 BUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG62 BUA registered?

WG62 BUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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