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AV62 SOU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,668 mi
Last recorded84,668 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,668 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 84,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,756 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower transverse arm is damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside, hoses from subframe to callipers, ferrules at subframe end of hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,467 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame is starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,653 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,190 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 68,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,998 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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AV62 SOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV62 SOU, 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 AV62 SOU registered?

AV62 SOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AV62 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 SOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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