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WR62 XPY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 XPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 96,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 96,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 92,868 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 87,817 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 87,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 81,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 75,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 70,141 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,758 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 47,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,708 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR62 XPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR62 XPY, 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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WR62 XPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is WR62 XPY safe to buy?

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