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EO62 OBA

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 OBA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 92,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,402 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,608 miles

Central Front exhaust hitting centre support

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 74,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside front weak (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front exhaust hitting centre support

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,049 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 67,041 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,579 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,307 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 46,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,695 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,396 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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EO62 OBA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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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EO62 OBA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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