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WJ12 HYN

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,109 mi
Last recorded38,109 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HYN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 38,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 35,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 33,077 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Cuts in both rear tyres

Exhaust system rusty in places

Slight buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2022 28,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 24,891 miles

Slight drag on rear brakes

Coolant leak Sensor in top hose ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 22,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,264 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 21,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 20,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 20,124 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 17,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 15,391 miles

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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WJ12 HYN 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 78.6%.

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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What year was WJ12 HYN registered?

WJ12 HYN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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