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BV62 RVJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,949 mi
Last recorded55,949 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 RVJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,949 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy damage

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy damage

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 48,040 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 48,040 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner rim slightly buckled

Rear both rear tyres perishing in tread and sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,867 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,258 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 36,258 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s front brake discs and pads replaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,024 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 27,024 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,937 miles

All tyres have slight cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,754 miles

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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BV62 RVJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV62 RVJ registered?

BV62 RVJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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