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MT62 YWJ

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 YWJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 76,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 76,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,511 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 71,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,969 miles

Oil level below min

Pass 15 Aug 2020 45,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 39,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,931 miles

Front Outer Note; Perishing present to both front outer tyre sidewalls.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,131 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 16,131 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Valve stem slightly damaged Note; All valves starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,915 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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MT62 YWJ is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT62 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT62 YWJ registered?

MT62 YWJ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is MT62 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 YWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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