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LO62 VXP

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 VXP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 88,616 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 71,910 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,189 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,159 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 58,306 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,427 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,731 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LO62 VXP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO62 VXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO62 VXP registered?

LO62 VXP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LO62 VXP safe to buy?

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