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FM62 POV

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 POV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 121,954 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,333 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,078 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,797 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 76,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 36,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,791 miles

oil leak from engine

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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FM62 POV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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FM62 POV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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