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DE62 LHO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 LHO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,661 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,135 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,287 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,043 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 59,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 54,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edges worn ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 Apr 2019 46,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,950 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre puntured by nail

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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DE62 LHO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE62 LHO, 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 DE62 LHO registered?

DE62 LHO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is DE62 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 LHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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