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LG62 VRD

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,841 mi
Last recorded53,841 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VRD
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 53,841 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))

Rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2025 53,841 miles

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

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))

Rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,170 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,618 miles

Exhaust centre pipe flexible joint slightly worn with play in

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 49,618 miles

Exhaust centre pipe flexible joint slightly worn with play in

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,946 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 48,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,380 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 39,380 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,986 miles

Offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,048 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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LG62 VRD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

LG62 VRD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LG62 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VRD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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