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RO62 LPC

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 LPC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,079 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,074 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,368 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter below tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 75,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,097 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,415 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 62,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RO62 LPC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO62 LPC, 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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RO62 LPC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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