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GJ62 VHR

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VHR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,836 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,792 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 83,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected brake stikig (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 77,995 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 77,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,271 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 52,423 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,952 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 51,952 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,270 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GJ62 VHR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ62 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ62 VHR registered?

GJ62 VHR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GJ62 VHR safe to buy?

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