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LV62 WVD

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 WVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,846 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 113,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 109,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 109,094 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,730 miles

boot not opening

Fail 13 Sep 2023 101,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

boot not opening

Pass 26 Sep 2022 92,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 88,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 70,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,215 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,761 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 54,761 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,298 miles

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

Rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

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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LV62 WVD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LV62 WVD, 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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LV62 WVD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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