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DG62 RNU

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,806 mi
Last recorded49,806 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 RNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,426 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 48,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f outer wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/f outer wall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 42,703 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 42,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,536 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 33,215 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 33,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 29,871 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Dec 2016 25,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 20,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,042 miles

Centre Front Lower 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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DG62 RNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White 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 DG62 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG62 RNU registered?

DG62 RNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is DG62 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 RNU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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