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LC62 VHD

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 VHD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,901 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 85,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 80,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,347 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 65,497 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,301 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,040 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,212 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VHD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHD, 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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What year was LC62 VHD registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC62 VHD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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