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RO62 BGU

2012 Mini One Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 BGU
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,276 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 61,845 miles

Coolant level low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,656 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/3mm

Offside Rear tyre perishing

tailgate catch temperamental shutting/ after few times locks down secure

Fail 28 Aug 2019 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

tailgate catch temperamental shutting/ after few times locks down secure

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre only 3mm and edged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,071 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre only 3mm and edged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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RO62 BGU is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini One Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO62 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO62 BGU registered?

RO62 BGU is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is RO62 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 BGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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