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WN62 XVF

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,634 mi
Last recorded49,634 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 XVF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 49,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,146 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 40,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 35,891 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 30,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake performance just above limit

Fail 10 Dec 2020 30,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake performance just above limit

Pass 18 Dec 2019 27,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,412 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 20,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,049 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 11,049 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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WN62 XVF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN62 XVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN62 XVF registered?

WN62 XVF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is WN62 XVF safe to buy?

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