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WG62 DSE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 DSE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,984 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,939 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 40,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no.plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,652 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside dirty partially obscuring view

Fail 24 Nov 2015 27,548 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside dirty partially obscuring view

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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WG62 DSE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG62 DSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG62 DSE registered?

WG62 DSE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is WG62 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 DSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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