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GJ62 KOV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 KOV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,420 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 101,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 59,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 48,976 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,399 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 33,397 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,907 miles

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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GJ62 KOV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ62 KOV, 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 GJ62 KOV registered?

GJ62 KOV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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