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FG62 JWA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 JWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,748 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,543 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,772 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 83,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,894 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,202 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,564 miles

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

slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FG62 JWA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG62 JWA registered?

FG62 JWA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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