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VE62 LRK

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,578 mi
Last recorded42,578 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LRK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 42,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,895 miles

Drive belt worn

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 39,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,196 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 34,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,824 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edge

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 22,556 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 22,556 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 22,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,628 miles

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

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

both front tyre's wearing on outer edge's

rear end body damage

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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VE62 LRK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was VE62 LRK registered?

VE62 LRK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is VE62 LRK safe to buy?

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