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GJ62 OWV

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,436 mi
Last recorded68,436 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 OWV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,395 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,139 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 56,139 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,943 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 52,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,944 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,236 miles

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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GJ62 OWV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was GJ62 OWV registered?

GJ62 OWV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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