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BT62 JHY

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,046 mi
Last recorded107,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 JHY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 107,046 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,615 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 3 Feb 2024 97,444 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexy pipe weak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ATTENTION NEEDED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ATTENTION NEEDED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 97,444 miles

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust flexy pipe weak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ATTENTION NEEDED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ATTENTION NEEDED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn outer edge - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn outer edge - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front side/fog lights full of condensation

exhaust front flexi joint breaking apart

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,680 miles

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

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2022 70,680 miles

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

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

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,296 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 62,296 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,053 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,795 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BT62 JHY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT62 JHY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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