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WG62 ELC

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 ELC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 57,697 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,142 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 41,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,643 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,241 miles

Front brake discs are lipped/worn.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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WG62 ELC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG62 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG62 ELC registered?

WG62 ELC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is WG62 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 ELC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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