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LL62 WJA

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,842 mi
Last recorded48,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 WJA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 48,842 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 42,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 40,942 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 39,256 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 36,598 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,281 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 34,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 34,221 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,680 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,735 miles

Offside Front door damage, no sharp edge's.

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

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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LL62 WJA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LL62 WJA, 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 LL62 WJA registered?

LL62 WJA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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