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WG62 LRV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 100,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS On channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,723 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,026 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2021 67,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner/outer worn excessively channel wear markers reached (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner/outer worn excessively channel wear markers reached (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,718 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 59,718 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidizidation across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidizidation across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 36,794 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,828 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 28,828 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 24,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,205 miles

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 LRV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRV, 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.

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What year was WG62 LRV registered?

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

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The MOT history for WG62 LRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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