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YF62 YYJ

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 YYJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,490 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 71,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,970 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 51,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect its anti freeze,reqs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,478 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 29,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted alloy buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,814 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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YF62 YYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper 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 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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YF62 YYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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