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GF62 XDA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 XDA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,982 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 119,546 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,271 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 77,696 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Nov 2017 74,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads worn to 4/5 mm (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2054517 rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2054517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GF62 XDA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF62 XDA, 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.

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What year was GF62 XDA registered?

GF62 XDA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for GF62 XDA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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