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HN12 YGW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 125,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 116,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 110,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,064 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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HN12 YGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN12 YGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN12 YGW registered?

HN12 YGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HN12 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 YGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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