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EY62 OPU

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,287 mi
Last recorded123,287 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 OPU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,859 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 114,378 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 114,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,636 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower wishbone rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R Wheel has Slight Bind + Service Brake Slightly Lazy

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,298 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 64,076 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 64,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,368 miles

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

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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EY62 OPU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY62 OPU registered?

EY62 OPU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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