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LG62 DWZ

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 DWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 86,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S + O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 86,903 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S + O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 83,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,559 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,302 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,168 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays and covers fitted

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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LG62 DWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG62 DWZ, 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 LG62 DWZ registered?

LG62 DWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is LG62 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 DWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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