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PJ62 LJO

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 LJO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 80,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 79,468 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,960 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,502 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 51,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,834 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 43,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,988 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,730 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PJ62 LJO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black 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 PJ62 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ62 LJO registered?

PJ62 LJO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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