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SM62 GWN

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,858 mi
Last recorded102,858 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GWN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,858 miles

Front Coolant leak Hose clamp incorrect fitment ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 102,857 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp incorrect fitment (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak Hose clamp incorrect fitment ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,778 miles

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

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,354 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,364 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,998 miles

Central Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 39,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,090 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SM62 GWN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM62 GWN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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