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MA62 VNH

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,175 mi
Last recorded36,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 VNH
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 36,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 35,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,921 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,000 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut mount on suspension, rubber deteriorated

Offside Front top strut mount on suspension, rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 20,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,411 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front, cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 20,411 miles

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

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front, cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 19,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 17,972 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both, slightly cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 9,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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MA62 VNH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA62 VNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA62 VNH registered?

MA62 VNH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is MA62 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 VNH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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