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GV62 FFJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,433 mi
Last recorded163,433 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 FFJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 163,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 163,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 156,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 151,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 147,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 141,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage within zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface corroded/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 141,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage within zone A of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface corroded/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 136,908 miles

Offside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage within zone A of swept area

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 133,710 miles

Offside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage in zone A of swept area

Fail 11 May 2020 133,705 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage in zone A of swept area

Pass 20 May 2019 125,266 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 125,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2018 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 103,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,561 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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GV62 FFJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV62 FFJ, 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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GV62 FFJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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