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LC62 VFN

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 VFN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 117,665 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 105,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,431 miles

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK - oil added to carry out emissions test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources connection issue - lens missing & terminals contaminated . intermittent working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front & nearside rear sill plastic jacking blocks missing

Fail 3 Jun 2024 95,431 miles

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK - oil added to carry out emissions test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources connection issue - lens missing & terminals contaminated . intermittent working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front & nearside rear sill plastic jacking blocks missing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,076 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,443 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 64,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 45,737 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,154 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 35,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,511 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LC62 VFN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC62 VFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC62 VFN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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