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AF62 GXL

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,143 mi
Last recorded83,143 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,168 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 61,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,104 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 46,104 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,469 miles

Engine covers present impeding inspection.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp insecure Fog lamp fitting damaged and semi-insecure. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,469 miles

Engine covers present impeding inspection.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Aim blurred, high and dazzling. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure Fog lamp fitting damaged and semi-insecure. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,062 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 24,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF62 GXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was AF62 GXL registered?

AF62 GXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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