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WJ62 DPO

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,775 mi
Last recorded249,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DPO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 249,775 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 249,775 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 240,763 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 235,529 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 225,953 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 216,510 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 210,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 194,333 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 194,317 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 167,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 130,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 130,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,919 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 94,185 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ62 DPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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WJ62 DPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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